In my studio
From my walks to your walls
I live in the North Downs countryside, near Sevenoaks in Kent, where I work from my home studio. I am a self taught artist, via diplomas in Interior Design and traditional paint techniques. I paint mainly in oils, sometimes layered over acrylics, and mixed media. My inspiration comes from walking the sweeping contours of the countryside and coastlines that surround me. The rhythm and seasonal shifts of nature are a constant inspiration.
Art has taught me to see the natural world with fresh eyes. I paint most days, and it often feels like a creative reset—an opportunity to explore colour, texture, and form in new ways.
I like to experiment, for the sheer pleasure of painting, and also to maintain creativity and observational skills, so you will find smaller galleries of portraits and still life here.
One of the greatest rewards is seeing someone connect with a piece I’ve loved creating. I hope my art reflects the passion and energy I try to bring to every brushstroke.
I sell my work direct, and through private commissions, gallery exhibitions, and the annual “Art in June” Open Studios programme. My wood frames are made in house, and I now have a small series of limited edition giclee prints and canvas prints to make art more affordable.
In October 2025 I organised my first Penshurst Art Fair which was a great success, and my planning for PAF 2026 is underway. We will have 12 artists and an exhibiting gallery, with an evening Private View on 16th and the weekend of the 17/18th October for the public exhibition.
Full details are on www.penshurstartfair.co.uk and on instagram @penshurstartfair
You can follow my latest work on here on Instagram: @suehoughtonart