Amanda Pickles and Penny Wicks, both local artists, are hosting their annual Art Exhibition in the Memorial Hall, Pickering from April 22nd until April 29th 2011.

          They have been hard at work all year producing new collections for the show. During the Summer they spent a week travelling up and down the east coast of North Yorkshire capturing the flavour of beautiful resorts such as Runswick Bay, Staithes and Sandsend on canvas and paper. They also visited Scarborough  Castle and many other well known attractions. During the winter months the many photographs taken have also been an  invaluable source of inspiration for their work.

          Penny and Amanda meet up once a week at the Lick of Paint Art Group, (founded by Amanda) in Middleton. Here they can compare notes and discuss work in progress.

          Amanda's work evolves year on year with imaginative abstracts mainly using acrylics. She is gaining national recognition for her 'music themes' through 'The Artist' on-line website and 'The Artsbank'. Penny concentrates primarily on watercolours inspired by the local landscape which offers infinite diversity. She completes many commissions during the year in addition to building a new collection. Both artists also produce cards and prints from their work which go like hot cakes. Talking of which, the usual delicious home-made cakes along with tea and coffee will be available for those in need of refreshments.

          Both artists will be available throughout the exhibition to welcome visitors and answer any questions.

          This year the couple will be supporting a new local business for the duration of the exhibition. Watch out for further details!

          The exhibition runs daily from 10am until 5pm.

 Penny Wicks.