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Working in a range of mediums, from oil to acrylic, or watercolour to pastel, Simon Hodges aims to reflect an atmospheric sense of place, inspired by light, weather and location. 'Exploring tone for the finished work again helps to tell the story about the subject. High tones can express ethereal light, brightness or vagueness; dark tones, a sombre, moody and gloomy atmosphere. The range of l …

Plein air painter Louise Diggle works in soft pastel on card, exploring light and how it can transform places, people and objects. 'There are two light shows a day, sunrise and sunset and everything in between; never ending subject matter.I have used soft pastels for most of my life. What I love about pastels are the glowing colours that can be used rapidly and spontaneously. I can respond di …