When I paint my spirit is let loose...
My practice centres on landscapes, particularly coastal and natural environments where I walk my dog and swim. I'm inspired by the interplay of weather and light—especially as seen in clouds, changing skies, and the tones at dawn or dusk I am inspired by the remote and quiet places of Cornwall and Scotland. I usually begin working outside in gouache, painting water, the coast, woodlands, and fields before developing these small pieces into larger oil paintings in my Cornwall studio.
New September 2025! I am very excited to announce my first book of paintings "My Helford Sketchbook #1" is now available to order. A limited edition of 100, each signed by me. More details here.
This year I have been developing my practice further in the Newlyn School of Art Professional Landscape Programme which culminates in a group show called Sentinel at Tremenheere Sculpture Park at the end of September. Read more about it here: Sentinel Show
Limited Edition Giclee prints (edition 25) of some of my most popular paintings are on my Cards and Prints page.
Current exhibitions and galleries
Summerhouse Gallery, Marazion
Inspire Makers, Falmouth
- 27-28th September - Sentinel - Newlyn Professional Landscape Group Show, Trenemheere Sculpture Park, Penzance
See also Exhibitions - Sophie Velzian.
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Wild at the Cape -
Linger here, Grebe -
The opal glow -
Mercury light -
Mirror creek -
Resolute -
Coral cocoon -
Swirl of the tide, Porth Sawsen -
Breeze and trees, Porth Sawsen -
Catching the tide for Gweek -
Beautiful solitude -
Shades of dusk, Port Navas -
Frenchman’s Creek dusk - Limited Edition Giclee Print (50 x 50cm) -
Coral Grebe -
My Helford Sketchbook #1
