Laurie resides in Littlehampton and is a Member of The Downland Art Society.
I came to Art after retirement as a hobby after attending many sessions and demonstrations at Downland Art Society decided to try it out for myself. I enjoy working with acrylics, pencil and watercolour especially.

The balance between the hard pencil and the watercolour is really attractive and I continue to find new ways of using it as regards acrylics they provide me with an extra boost to expressiveness in a painting with the powerful colours using a palette knife. As to style, I am a late starter I hope I shall find one at some stage, but at the moment every effort is a new adventure.

Based in the picturesque village of Walberton, near Arundel, West Sussex, Downland Art Society is an open and friendly Art Society. We may have been founded in 1944, but we are far from old fashioned. With monthly meetings, regular workshops and two successful exhibitions a year, there’s always something going on

If you love great art, make sure you visit the Downland Art Society Summer Exhibition; a popular and varied exhibition taking place as part of this year's Arundel Gallery Trail. What a great way to enjoy the summer and spend the last Bank Holiday of the year. With unframed pictures, framed paintings and canvases in a variety of sizes and mediums; watercolour, oils, acrylics, pastel and mixed media - there is something for every taste and budget.

The Society's exhibitions have become a regular haunt for art buyers and around 150 paintings are purchased every year.  As paintings are purchased and taken away they are replaced with new ones, providing even more choice, so get down to the show early and don't forget to revisit later in the exhibition's run.  See if you can spot which artist has won the annual 'Best in Show' award, or received a 'Highly Commended' certificate and enjoy the artist biographies. Members stewarding the exhibition are on hand and happy to help any visitors who have questions or want advice.