Chris Stone Artist
About Me
Chris Stone BA (Hons)
I’m Chris Stone, a Plymouth-based artist painting 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. They often have a nostalgic quality, inspired by old postcards, A love of classic vehicles often feeds into my work,
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.
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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.​​​​​​
Education
2024 BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing and Printmaking. Arts University Plymouth
Awards
2024 Fresh Talent Award, Brownston Gallery, Devon. Find out more here
Exhibitions
Infornation on upcoming and past exhibitions here