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Author: Shaun Forward

Painter | Urban Sketcher | Printmaker

Wimborne Minster church

Wimborne exhibition: Dorset Artists Guild

The ‘Dorset Artists Guild’ is holding its inaugural exhibition. 6th to 15th May at ‘Church House’ adjacent to the Wimborne Minster church, entrance on High Street. Ten of my esteemed artist colleagues from across Dorset will be showcasing their superb work. Art for sale, in support of MNDA. Free entry. 10am – 4pm daily. Visit…
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sketchbooking kit

Outdoor Sketchbooking Workshop

Shaun launches new Outdoor Sketchbooking Workshop! The first one is scheduled to take place in Wimborne town centre on Tuesday 20th May 2025. Suitable for anyone from complete beginner through to improver – members of this friendly small group will gain an immersive insight to this very portable, affordable and popular art form. Participants will…
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shaun forward peeping minster painting series

My online shop, ‘Buy art’ is now live and open!

My newly upgraded online shop is now live, where you can browse and securely buy my available art. Selected new art will be added as it becomes available – and I will soon be offering regular sketchbooking workshops, too! The best new work, in the form of my studio and plein air paintings, fine art…
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Looking back – as I find my way forward…

This week, I have enjoyed looking back at a few favourite paintings from my archives, as I continue to work on developing my style. Having devoted a lot of my creative time on sketchbooking in recent weeks, I am returning my focus to painting and my quest to develop a loose and exciting style –…
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Swanage to Shell Bay sketchbook walk

Sketchbooking is becoming something of a passion of mine! I just love the portability of minimal kit and being able to draw from life absolutely anywhere – and to do it so spontaneously. I had a brilliant sketch walk last Tuesday! I caught the open top Breezer bus from Canford Cliffs to Swanage and walked…
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Fellowship Member; Dorset Artists Guild

Delighted to have been selected as a Full Fellowship Member of the Dorset Artists Guild. The Dorset Artists Guild is a community of professional artists based in and around Wimborne. Focused on both social and professional connections, members collaborate, exhibit together, and support one another in their creative practice. Through exhibitions and networking, the Guild…
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