Last weekend of The Garden House AOH!
Posted:22 May 2012
Next weekend, 26-27 May, will be the last opportunity to see the wonderful artists and makers whose work is on display at The Garden House. In another of our series we feature the work of the artists painters, a botanical illustrator and even a glass artist!
Sarah Burges is a Lewes artist painting vibrant flowers, figures and landscapes in oils. Sarah has shown work in a number of local exhibitions, including Art Wave and Battle Contemporary Art Fair, and is co-founder of the Lansdown Studios & Gallery. www.lansdowngallery.co.uk
Leigh Ann Gale trained at The English Gardening School, Chelsea Physic Garden, and since graduating in 2004 has become a Fellow of the Hampton Court Palace Florilegium Society and an RHS medallist. Leigh Ann’s work is influenced by colour, texture and form. 
She says “I love detail in plants, flowers and leaves and I always promise myself that my next project will be better than the previous one. I’m still trying to keep that promise, as each time I complete a job I see room for improvement in the next.” Leigh Ann now teaches botanical art throughout Sussex, Surrey and south-east London. www.la-botanicalart.co.uk
As an artist, rather than specialise in one particular field, Lez has always preferred to explore different genres – from film and animation to illustration and graphics. In 2011 she completed a horticulture course with Stanmer and Plumpton College and during this period becoming interested in the illustration of plants. The paintings on display at The Garden House are mixed media on card. The frames are made from reclaimed timber by homeless people in Cape Town – the money made from the frames goes towards providing a sustainable income for these homeless people.
And finally, an inspiring stained glass artist. Annie McMullan creates glass sculptures and hangings that beautifully combine colour and texture, painterly pieces that catch the light magically especially when used in a garden setting. Annie’s signature is the fused glass insert of a flower or a tree that highlights her work. www.anniemcmullan.co.uk