"...delighting in and affirming life through interaction with water, its metaphors and its poetry..."

Darren Harvey-Regan

“My work always begins with water - often with the sea. This kind of ‘elemental communion’ makes me both agent and advocate for this precious wilderness.

Since my MA at Plymouth University, I continue my poetic exploration of water - its philosophies and strategies - through the alchemy of paint. ”

Susie David

I experience water as sanctuary in a bustling world.

My paintings echo water’s qualities, and convey aspects of this meditative space - and the oceanic wilderness within.

Each of my paintings is original. I believe, more now than ever, in the presence and material encounter of physical art - especially painting - where substance communicates with our psyches in a language not rationally understood - yet nourishing.

At various times throughout the year, I make small series of paintings available to buy directly from my studio. People who join my email list get priority. If you would like to be included on my priority email list, simply contact me directly by clicking here - contact me.

“There’s no marching rhythm in the motion of waves. It harmonises with the breath. “ Alan Watts 1060 talk “Love of Waters” quoted exquisitely as ever in The Marginalian written by @mariapopova Small oil on hardboard. Abo

Small oil on panel. …………..I love that feeling in the sea…….. when you are deep enough ……. so deep you move into this other medium - water….. and you can simply ….. take your feet o

Excited to show you this little oil on panel as well

Found a message-in-a-bottle on this morning’s swim. I write about it in my recent blog on my website. Not sure whether it should be opened. What would you do?

Falling out of bed and into a dawn mid tide sea. The viscous water catches me and lifts up up up.

It’s good to know - in what must be one of our Universe’s witticisms - that water is profoundly ‘earthing’ and therapeutic. However, year-round wild water plunges don’t come without risks. I have been swept out to sea by currents a few times now, so do take care if you venture in, acclimatise in the Summer months, and always go with a beach buddy. I set up a group called The Sprats so locals can send out a message at dawn to meet up for a swim. If you’re local to the South Hams you are welcome to join The Sprats WhatsApp group. No fancy kit or even wetsuit - just a swim cossie and towel.