Penny Nice

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About me

My passion for, and long time involvement with, the local shoreline often provides starting points for watercolour and pastel paintings.

This exhibition has been an opportunity to combine coastal influences with a celebration of the life of my Uncle, Ronald Ewens, who was a lighthouse keeper for Trinity House for thirty five years and served on many of the lighthouses around the British coast, including Dungeness and Beachy Head. Safety at sea, the local work of the RNLI, the unique nature of the lighthouse keeper’s job, together with the variability of weather conditions is explored through the work.

The maritime environment, vibrant colours and a personal connection with the subject are my inspiration. I attempt to give authentic insight to my subject through spontaneous use of paint and pastel.