Kerry Shearer

Pink Sand & Sailboats

The sky and sea are rarely just blue, the sand rarely just yellow. In this calm open seascape there is a subtlety to the tones and colours that Kerry has used, to create an image that carefully captures what most of us think of when we think of the coast and sea. Undertones of pink, gold and even the deepest of Prussian Blue have been used skillfully to give the image of a breezy bright day along the coast, enough to give the piece a feeling of movement while also hinting at a slower pace of life.

About

Kerry is a landscape artist. She describes her work as Naïve which she sees as a total disregard for any of the rules that apply to making her art realistic representations of the scenes she recreates. They are recognisable though and contain whimsical elements that bring a smile and joy to those who encounter them. Mission accomplished!

With a degree in the arts Kerry spent much of her early career teaching children of all ages and this also provided a great outlet for her own creativity. It was whilst living and working in China that she began to paint in her spare time and this gradually began to take over. She switched to a full time artist only a few short years back, after she saw there was a market for her art. She now has works with publishers and shows her art regularly at fairs, galleries and exhibitions. You can mostly find her in a dedicated studio nestled in her garden.

Kerry paints mostly in acrylics. Her biggest consideration is always colour and the versatility of acrylics has allowed her to explore this to the full. Scale plays another key role; creating wall murals metres long, whilst also working on miniature pieces that can be measured in mm. Her work is inspired by her surroundings whether that be the country, coast or town. She is intrigued by how skies affect the light of the landscape and seascapes she encounters. She is also fascinated by how the architecture that sits within it, affects the space. Her mission is to create art that feels accessible to all.

Contact: info@kerryshearerart.com

Market Overton

As comparable to the Cotswolds as its able to get, Kerry’s intention is to capture the beauty and whimsy of the many Georgian towns and hamlets right on her doorstep; ‘Market Overton’ is no exception! From the old hall and forge to the local shop and pub – all are captured here in this pretty picture that conveys its heritage with a vibrancy that still lives on today.

St Ives Sunrise

Set in this famously artsy town, on the Cornish Coast, St Ives Sunrise captures all the familiar landmarks. From Barbara Hepworth’s Garden to the Tate St Ives and the final resting place of Alfred Wallis, all are depicted in this stunning representation of this beautiful not-to-be-missed part of the South West Coast.  Fisherman’s cottages, Smeaton’s Peir and the lighthouse all hold their place within this seaside painting.

Under The Moon At Barbara’s Place

Its difficult to ignore, when visiting St Ives, how this tiny town should become such a place of pilgrimage for artists and their collectors, alike. In this whimsical depiction of the sculpture garden which once belonged to Barbara Hepworth, you can experience for yourself the magic this place holds. Lit by moonlight, the sculptures here take on an ethereal glow as they’re nestled amongst the sub-tropical plants, hugged by the outer walls.  What wouldn’t we give to be able to walk right into this painting?

Star Spangled Sea

Kerry often thinks in shades of red, white and blue when creating her coastal pieces. The blue of the skies (here deep inky Indigos and Prussian Blue ones) and oceans; the red tiled roof tops and the often white-washed walls of local fishermans’ cottages. Set at night under a sky full of stars, this painting is no exception. In the true whimsical fashion of naïve art, Kerry has captured the quirky buildings and streets that nestle up to each other in this seaside village.

By the Seashore

We may not be able to bottle up the smells and sounds that we encounter on our days out beside the sea but Kerry has managed to perfectly portray, the sights of such a day. Here in this seaside painting, as with all her coastal landscapes, her chosen colours are key in creating the atmosphere she conveys, not just the scene itself. Delightful blue skies, turquoise waters and a soft sandy shore set the background to this portrayal of a typical summer’s day, making it easy to imagine meandering along the harbour walls of a quintessential fishing village.