Art Features

Win an original James Merriott painting

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February 10th 2010

James Merriott is offering Essex Life readers the chance to win this image of St Peter on the Wall. To enter, answer the following question.

James Merriot paints scenes from...High Roding

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February 4th 2010

This month's watercolours feature stunning views of High Roding painted by James Merriot

Art events in Essex

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January 14th 2010

Over recent years, Essex has gained a growing reputation as a cultural centre for innovative art events. Caroline Foster introduces a few highlights for 2010

James Merriot paints scenes from...Newport

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January 12th 2010

James Merriott paints village scenes from Newport

James Merriot paints snow scenes

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December 21st 2009

Watercolour snow scenes from around Essex

Beautiful images of Basildon

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December 16th 2009

Wintery scenes snapped by Darren Chaplin

Beautiful Essex November

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November 18th 2009

Scenes from Beautiful Essex

Scenes from Beautiful Essex

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August 7th 2009

Walking through painters brushstrokes

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June 15th 2009

Dedham is a highlight of the county's first ever Summer of Art this year. Nicky Adams explains what's in store in the inspirational Stour Valley Photos by Nigel Baker and www.visitessex.com

Beach Huts

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June 15th 2009

Paul TaitI am a professional photographer with years of experience working across many sectors. I was the inhouse photographer for Wolff Olins, a world renowned design agency, and went freelance in 2007. I always try...

May views

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May 12th 2009

Exploring Essex

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April 16th 2009

All of this month's Beautiful Essex images were provided by Timothy Smith.www.timothysmithphotography.co.uk07967 404616

Spring bouquets

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April 14th 2009

Photographs by Chris Petty www.flickr.com/photos/celpelly

A fisherman sculling home

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April 14th 2009

A fisherman sculling home in Old Leigh at dusk by Paul Tait www.paultaitfinearts.com

The Birdman of Wivenhoe

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March 18th 2009

At 70 years of age, Wivenhoe bird sculptor Guy Taplin continues to carve up a storm. Ian Collins celebrates the landmark anniversary of this unique Essex artist

Art is in the air

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January 13th 2009

A new initiative in Harlow this Christmas is adding an extra attraction to the town's extraordinary collection of public art. Nicky Adams explains

Ancient art

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October 13th 2008

As the flagship event of the county's Jiangsu Festival, Colchester Castle hosts the spectacular sculptures of The Guardians to the King. Amy Ward tells us more

Artistic inspiration

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July 14th 2008

On the edge of London and at the heart of Epping Forest, Loughton has been an inspiration to numerous artists. Joanne Jarvis celebrates this home of culture