Five fabulous artists from Northants and Rutland Open Art Studio showcased at Boughton House

This May, across both bank holidays, the picturesque stately home of Boughton House will be hosting a collection of artwork from Northants and Rutland Open Art Studios. A collective of five artists, Jamie Poole, Kathryn Brown, P N Clin, Clare Michelle Cooper and Zoë Laughton will be displaying a varied range of artworks available both to admire and purchase.

Held within its tranquil grounds, Boughton House offers the the chance to enjoy good food and drink whilst being surrounded by this open exhibition. Each artist specialising within their practice.

Inspired by the rich beauty of the British countryside, Jamie Poole is a wildlife collage artist using the words of famous poets such as John Clare, to further exude the diversity of wildlife, landscapes and seascapes our countryside offers. His artwork has further extended into creating portraits for both the BBC and Harvard University.

A regular artist to Boughton House is Kathryn Brown, who specialises in watercolour and pencil, and who has a great love for the adorable animals of Britain, in particular its red squirrels and hares - capturing an intimate feel, as though viewers are invited to see their joyful world up close. Certain to create feelings of happiness.

Fancy a bit of storytelling to your art? The narrative artwork of P N Clin stirs the imagination and starts conversation. What you think your being shown may differ to the next. Although predominantly painting in oils, oil pastels and pencils are used for drawings - which explore a more free, fun and versatile subject matter.

Intricate paintings are the skill work of watercolour artist Clare Michelle Cooper, with her tempting array of still life, florals, landscapes and portraiture. Connecting art, nature and family as she sees the beauty of life and ensures that viewers of her work will see the same. An expert in botanical painting, Clare has taken her knowledge from studying at Kew Gardens and her travels across the UK to continue to grow and enrich her professional artistry.

Joy can be catching, and you’ll be hard pressed not to be filled with it thanks to the vibrancy of Zoë Laughton’s art. A contemporary artist who infuses floral and still life paintings with a zest for life. Clever, quirky and with a great deal of warmth, Zoë merges a study of interiors and art, resulting in rooms filled with optimism.

Descriptions alone aren’t enough to picture the art this collective will be offering viewers to see at Boughton House. Don’t miss your chance this May, as spring meets summer, to be given an extra warmth in a wonderful setting, what a great way to start the day.

Free entry to the exhibition set within the Stableyard Tearooms.
Separate tickets can be purchased for the House and Gardens.
Boughton House is open 2nd - 4th and 23-25th of May, with the tearooms opening at 1pm.