Chris Stone  Artist
 

I’m Chris Stone, a Plymouth-based artist working primarily in watercolour and mixed media, with a focus on landscapes inspired by Devon and Cornwall. My work often explores quiet, familiar places—locations that are overlooked, bypassed or taken for granted, yet deeply rooted in everyday experience and personal memory.
 

Much of my practice sits between painting and photography. I’m interested in how images shape our understanding of place, particularly through the visual language of the picture postcard. These small, often idealised souvenirs attempt to capture a mood or moment, presenting a slightly heightened version of reality. My paintings borrow from this idea, functioning as handmade records of place, memory and feeling.
 

The locations I paint are places I know well. Each piece is informed by direct observation, sketches and photographs made on site, alongside recollection and reflection. I work across a range of materials including watercolour, ink, acrylic and gouache, combining more traditional watercolour techniques with experimentation on surfaces such as Yupo and photographic papers.
 

I enjoy working at a smaller scale, producing one-of-a-kind original artworks. My paintings serve as a reminder of a particular place, a connection to Devon or Cornwall, served with a hint of nostalgia. 
 

I graduated with a First Class BA (Hons) degree in Painting, Drawing and Printmaking from Arts University Plymouth in 2024. In the same year, I was awarded the Fresh Talent Prize by Brownston Gallery, Devon, and I will present a solo exhibition at Brownston Gallery in 2025. Alongside my studio practice, I am also involved in community-based art projects in Plymouth and the surrounding area.
 

Original paintings are available to purchase through my online shop. All works are carefully packaged and posted from the UK, with an emphasis on safe, sustainable materials wherever possible.

You can follow my ongoing work, exhibitions and new paintings via Instagram and Facebook.​​​​​​

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EDUCATION

2024 BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing and Printmaking. Arts University Plymouth

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AWARDS

 

2024 Fresh Talent Award, Brownston Gallery, Devon. 
Find out more here
 

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EXHIBITIONS

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April 2023: Artmills Gallery Plymouth. Student Exhibition (Arts University Plymouth)
June 2024. Arts University Plymouth, Graduate Show
July  2024. Manor Street Galleries, Plymouth. Artemis Art Collective
December 2024: Manor Street Galleries, Plymouth, Artemis Art Collective
July 2025. Summer Exhibition, Drawn to the Valley, Tavistock, Devon
October 2025. Solo, Brownston Gallery, Modbury, Devon
December 2025: Artenis Collective Winter Salon, Manor Street Galleries

 

COMMUNITY WORK

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I am honoured to work with Awenek Studios CIC, a community interest company based in south east Cornwall. They provide a variety of community based art activities across Torpoint and the Rame Peninsula, including Art for Wellbeing, schools outreach. home schooling solutions and a range of creative workshops for all abilities. ​​

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I have been involved in the provision of Art for Wellbeing sessions, providing drop-ins and more structured workshops. I believe art and creativity can have a positive effect on mental and physical health Research suggests this to be the case, with a growing body of evidence indicating that "creativity and the arts can make a significant difference to people’s health and wellbeing"  (Ings et al 2012). 

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Levels of engagement are impressive and I am aways bowled over by the talent of the participants. Exploring themes and techniques in these workshops has expanded my own knowledge and in turn inspired my own practice as an artist. Community collaboration is now becoming an integral part of my practice and I look forward to continuing with this work in future.   

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Ings, R., et al., (2012). Be_Creative_Be_Well.pdf. Arts Council England [Online]. Available at https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/sites/default/files/download-file/Be_Creative_Be_Well.pdf.

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