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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Pinnacle Rock, Mowing Word Bay near Barafundle. 8” x 6” oil on board I love this distinctive rock on the walk between Barafundle and Broadhaven on the Stackpole Estate. I’m quite taken by the colour palette of this little painting I might do a larger one.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

What a lovely evening at the Priory last night hosted by the ‘Festival of Us’ with the wonderful Maryna Korolova as the special guest. @thefestivalofus.org

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Kitchen Dahlias and Garden Flowers 6” x 8” oil on board I’m now hooked on painting dahlias, I’ll try to get a few more bunches to paint before their season ends.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Kitchen Dahlias and Garden Flowers 6” x 8” oil on board I’m now hooked on painting dahlias, I’ll try to get a few more bunches to paint before their season ends.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Servern Estuary Grassland and The Old Bridge. 8” x 6” oil on board I painted this on Wednesday after a commission meeting on the other side of the bridge. My husband caught site of it and apparently it’s now his favourite painting, so there’s lovely.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Clouds over the New Severn Bridge 8”x6” oil on board I’ve had a few commission and drop off appointments near Bristol recently so I then enjoy painting at Aust between the two Severn Bridges. I now have quite a few new bridge paintings of to share.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Pink Peonies in Bud 6” x 8” oil on board. I’ve been painting these peonies over the last couple of weeks (they’re surprisingly long-lasting) this was the first while still mostly in the bud

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Path through the bluebell woods, soft light. 6”x8” oil on board Another of last weeks bluebells paintings following the path around the trees through the woods.

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Jen @jenillustrates.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Observations of a Sunday midafternoon dog walk, trying to tie in a little with #hedgerowchallenge for #wildflowerhour this week - most I can identify, a few I can’t (I still need to get myself a pocket size guide)

Around the edges of a field that’s slowly being turned into a meadow was a swathe of cheerful buttercups

Red campion (I think) with a bonus bee, growing alongside a very boggy area where there were also some yellow flag iris (not pictured)

I think this might be cow parsley - it was like a see of white froth alongside a path that used to be a railway line a long time ago

I think this is plantain - at least that’s what my sister & I knew it as when we were growing up. This was happily sitting alongside the red campion in the previous photo

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

I’ve been spending a lot of time in the woods this week and I’ll be back again next week. This one was painted on Wednesday from the teepee in Coed Cefn woods in Crickhowell 6”x8” oil on board #bluebells #bluebellseason #Crickhowell #coedcefn #wales

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Rustling Trees and Birdsong My first painting of the day, absolutely perfect there for this one, it got a bit more peopley later in the day but I can’t complain.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

My studio for the day, it was a very breezy day so I lucked out when I realised that not only were there fantastic views of the bluebells from this spot but the teepee was a great wind break!

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Really pleased to have my painting of Barafundle Bay accepted into into the Crickhowell Open Art Exhibition at Oriel Cric Gallery The exhibition runs alongside the Crickhowell Open Studios & Galleries which I’m now working towards.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Nolton Haven Wet Beach and Stream 6” x 8” oil on board When I go on a painting trip I’m always very keen to start painting straight away, so after a drive I want to go to familiar place where I know I can start painting straight away, Nolton Haven is often my first stop on a Pembrokeshire trip.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Tide Out Solva A beautiful day painting at Solva a few weeks ago, this was my second painting of the day when the tide had fully retreated and a thin layer of cloud had taken away the glare of the sun. 6”x8” oil on board

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Caerfai Bay Morning Light 8”x6” oil on board I love this view above Caerfai Bay near St David’s.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Nolton Haven with Rain Showers 8”x 6” oil on board Nolton Haven was my first stop last week on my little painting trip, the weather was a tad windy with showers but it was so nice to be painting at the coast listening to the oyster catchers.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The tide goes out really quickly at Solva! I’ve just got home after a very busy couple of days in Pembrokeshire, delivering new paintings to _goldensheafgallery_ workshopwalesgallery and west_gate_gallery_pembroke and painting, lots of painting!

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Really pleased to exhibiting at the Albany Galleries ‘Spring Awakening’ show alongside some fantastic artists. All my paintings are now framed all ready to be delivered. I’ll be at the opening night next Friday Evening and really looking forward to it.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I was really pleased to be asked to include paintings in the Albany Galleries ‘Spring Awakening’ exhibition, I loved working towards it and especially enjoyed doing this larger painting of a daffodil farm near Solva. The exhibition opens next Friday. Perfect for Spring!

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Oakdale, Newbridge with Wind Turbines from Blaen y Cwm in Autumn 8”x6” oil on board. One from the autumn but I’ve been looking at it again this week. Nice to see the fog finally lift.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Silver grey light at Newgale 6” x 8” oil on board Looking forward to visiting Newgale again to paint in a few weeks.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I’ve been busy in the studio over the last few days framing new paintings to deliver to Pembrokeshire. This colourful painting of the Parrog is destined for Workshop Wales near Fishguard, and I’m looking forward to painting in the area after dropping them off.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus I’ll be spending the day painting daffodils, I’ve also been learning a little bit of Welsh everyday for the last two months which has been challenging but fulfilling so I’m looking forward to today’s lesson.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I’m popping to Ardent Gallery in Brecon tomorrow to drop off paintings for their Woman’s Day Exhibition, including these two new paintings of Pen y Fan have a lovely spring feel. I’m hoping to do some plein air painting as well if the weather cooperates 😏

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Tenby through the Dune Grass 8”x6” oil on board Inspired by an evening walk up onto Giltar Head on a breezy summer evening last year. Sat off the sandy path looking at Tenby and South Beach.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I really enjoyed painting this one of the industrial units at the bottom of the valley at Brynithel and Llanhilleth last week. The sun was highlighting the warm tones of the branches on the trees. 8”x6” oil on board

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

My first daffodil painting of the season, painted yesterday and will be exhibited at the Spring Awakening exhibition at the Albany Gallery along with other new Spring paintings next month. 8” x 6” oil on board

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

A couple of weeks ago I visited @workersgallery near Porth, I also took the opportunity to paint at Trehafod, it was very murky with heavy rain so I had to find a close-up view. So these winding gears were perfect, I treated it as a quick sketch and not get to engulfed in the detail.

A painting of the winding gear at Trehafod,Rhondda heritage centre

The painting of the winding gear at Rhondda heritage park in front of the view

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The Eight Arch Bridge, Bosherston Pembrokeshire. 8” x 6” oil on board This one is from a lovely walk last summer, Stackpole to Bosherston via Barafundle and Broadhaven. It’s definitely one of my favourite walks. You can only see seven of the eight arches from this angle.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

One of my bluebell paintings from last year, it was a great bluebell season and I’m really looking forward to them arriving this year. Fingers crossed the weather cooperates again. 6” x 8” oil on board Full details in comment below.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Wispy clouds over Pen y Fan 6” x 8” oil on board Painted en plein air in October from one of my absolute favourite spots to spend a day painting in the company of sheep. Link in comments

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I won! I received the fantastic news yesterday that my painting of Solva won the British Contemporary Art Award and I’m absolutely thrilled and it certainly brightened up a dreary day in January. Thank you to everyone who voted for my painting to get through to the final jury stage.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

A day of torrential rain and my car in the garage means a day at home painting tulips. Really love the reaching droop of these tulips that bought from ivyandrose_florist in Abergavenny yesterday

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

My painting of Solva from Pen yr Aber is through to the last stages of public voting in the British Contemporary Arts Awards. So please can I ask you a favour and visit the British Contemporary Art Awards voting website and vote for my painting Here's the link www.britishcontemporary.art/voting

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Dragons of Wales @dragonsofwales.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

A rare visit to Mrs Dragons of Wales - @louisecollisart.bsky.social - studio. Her painting of Solva is currently in the shortlist for the British Contemporary Art Awards, which is decided by public vote. Could you please take a moment to vote here (and please share): britishcontemporary.art/voting

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Southerndown in January 8” x 6” oil on board There nothing better than a crisp day at the coast in early January.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Last week I took advantage of the frozen temperatures and snow, I headed to Keepers Pond on the Blorenge, there had been snow earlier in the week which had thawed quite a lot but the pond was frozen. It was a colourful view, tricky to show the ice on the pond but an enjoyable painting session anyway

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Snow! Just enough for a good covering but not enough to get stuck indoors. So this morning I headed up the Blorenge to paint the snow covered hills, they were a little less snow covered than I would have liked but it was a nice challenge painting the mix of snow, frost and thaw.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

My painting of Solva from Pen y Raber is through to the public vote selection of the BCA Awards. So please can I ask you a favour and visit the British Contemporary Art Awards voting website and vote for my painting if you like it. Here's the link - www.britishcontemporary.art/voting

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Here’s my Nine for 2025 including my mug.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Painting at Croyde a full weeks ago. 8”x6” oil on board I love my autumn painting trips to North Devon. #croydebay #croyde #northdevon #devon #pleinair #pleinairpainting #pleinairpainter #oilpainting #art

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

My Studio in Abergavenny is now open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm for the run up to Christmas. I’m always happy to see visitors and you can see work in progress on the easel & finished paintings. Abergavenny is a lovely town to visit in December with lots of wonderful shops and cafes as well as the market

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Oakdale and Newbridge from Blaen y Cwm 8”x6” oil on board I’ve painted this view a few times this year and it always changes, there was a beautiful autumn light and colour on this October day for a bit of plein air painting.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Really looking forward to taking part in this Artisan Market in the Abergavenny Market Hall this Sunday. I’ll be keeping warm amongst many fabulous artists and artisans with my paintings, prints, cards and calendars. Really looking forward to it.

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

I've just added some of my most recent new paintings to my website. www.louisecollis.com There's also cards, prints and calendars....

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Blaenavon Heather Hillside towards the Bristol Channel 8”x6” oil on board Painted at the end of August not far from home. #heather #blaenavon #bristolchannel #pontypool #blorenge #wales #oilpainting #pleinair #pleinairpainter #pleinairartist

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Chasing the Autumnal colours again today in Pontypool Park this afternoon. The Cherry Trees have a beautiful display of pink blossom in the Spring, so it’s a bonus to paint them again when they briefly have red/orange foliage. The Cherry Trees Walk Pontypool Park 8”x6” oil on board.

Painting of cherry trees in autumn in pontypool park pictured on the easel

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Barry Island Pavilion from the Rocks. 8”x6”oil on board It’s no secret that I love painting Barry Island and can’t resist painting it. This was a lovely day with the tide in and waves lapping around the rocks. I’ve just added this painting to my website but it will take a couple more weeks to dry

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Louise Collis Artist @louisecollisart.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

On Wednesday I painted the trees on Castle Meadows Abergavenny and the Blorenge both starting to show their autumnal colours. I’m hoping to do more autumnal painting this week if the fog clears. 8”x6” oil on board. #castlemeadows #blorenge #abergavenny #wales #pleinair #oilpainting #art

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