I am Ann Marie Whitton, a Mixed Media artist based in St Albans.
Trained in drawing and painting at Oaklands College, St Albans 1999 to 2000. Studied Printmaking at the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield 2012 to 2016. In 2022 to 2023 I attended a year long Studio Practise Course at Newlyn School of Art, Newlyn, Cornwall. Artist in residence at Brisons Veor, Cape Cornwall July 2023. Ceramics at Oaklands College 2023 to 2024.

My art is about the land, sea and sky. Including buildings of interest and the humble 'shed'. This shed motif is very dominant in my work. My studio is a shed, a place where I can have big ideas in a small space.
I am interested in recycling found materials, such as copper, wood, plaster, concrete and plants. I have a big collection of handmade natural inks created from plants discovered in my garden. These inks I have used in my drawings, and other works in sketchbooks. I have a vast collection of sketchbooks. These are an important part of my art process. I take one everywhere noting anything of interest to me. This can be in the form of notes, sketches, collages, small paintings and found paper scraps.

For the past year I have been making copper 'shed' sculptures from gas pipe and lumps of wood. These have been exhibited at the Tremenheere Gallery, Cornwall, The Royal West of England Art Academy, Bristol and at The Mall Galleries, London.
I continue to explore the shed, house or cottage shape through the use of plaster, wire, paper, cardboard, clay and other scraps found around the home. During Open Studios these little projects will be on display in my studio.
My background is in painting and drawing. I continue to travel around Britain painting the land, sea and sky. I love to paint on cradle boards and paper the views of my favourite places I visit.
My paintings or making of sculptures always have a theme about home or the landscape we reside in. Home is an important place to me. A place of safety and expression. The landscape is an ancient place and defined my men, women and animals. I love to walk in the land or by the sea, it's a way of life, it's my therapy !
Since I was very young I have always made art. My mother took me to galleries and stately homes to see big works of art, such as Canaletto landscapes !!
I just love the process of making art pieces, and along the way, if I sell some it's a bonus.
You are welcome to visit my website; www.annmariewhitton.co.uk