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Mrs Beeston receiving her painting from Shaun Forward

Commission for private Wimborne residence

I had the honour today, of handing over another commissioned painting. This time to a local lady who has lived in her Wimborne home for in excess of forty years. The house is a very well built and substantial property, featuring interesting brickwork and an imposing stained glass window. My client was keen to have…
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Shaun Forward sketching Cook Row Wimborne

Dorset Artists Guild, May Sketch meet

Great Sketch Meet with the @dorsetartistsguild on the Wimborne Minster Green.

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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