Recently I changed my Instagram name from @ontheforeshoreartist to @charlotteellisart. Last night, I put up my first post since the name change and it got me thinking why has it taken me so long to do this?  Maybe I’m only now stepping into my space as a Devon artist or maybe I’m just not ready to let go of my’ ontheforeshore’ presence yet. Watching the birds on the Exe Estuary My on the foreshore account started two and half years ago as a place I could add photos of my pain

My art studio It’s taken a while to get around to writing this blog which is my reflection on taking part as a Devon artist in Devon Open...

A Time of Dreams Living history played a big part in today’s open studio in Lympstone, Devon. The sun shone but there was a sense of...

Sketching at Lyme Regis Two Lympstone studio opening days tumble into one, as I write this morning. I had my first day off in ages on...

One Moment ‘Stunning! Beautiful style of work- very refreshing. Love the quotes too! Thank you.’ Devon Open Studio's second Saturday in Lympstone was a good one as I welcomed  all sorts of visitors into my home and studio. Some intentional ones selected me from the guide, attracted by the sight and  sound of my work. Many simply followed yellow signs whilst walking or cycling through Lympstone and others were return visitors from previous open studio events. My home looked

Stillness of Water Day four… A quiet start to the day gave me time to make sure everything was just how I wanted it. A friend popped in...

Passing Storm Having been closed for three days we re-opened the studio again on Thursday. Really in the swing of things now, the set up...

‘Really enjoyable, relaxed and informative! Thank you.’ I have run two workshops this week as part of Devon Open Studios. The blueness...

‘Super… more than a gallery it’s an experience! Lovely art in a unique setting.’  ‘A wonderful experience walking along the beach and...

Up at six for more cleaning, prepping and a quick Exe estuary swim before we opened the door at ten o'clock. The thing about tidying...

In about twelve hours I will be opening the door to you on both my art and my studio in Lympstone . It will be the third year I have...

As I walk, at times I am so moved by nature that words, chased by images, tumble into my mind vying for a place on paper. Sometimes, they...

As I swam with the falling tide, in the waters of the River Exe today, memories of past solstice swims joined me… Swimming in the River...

I do. I write in a quiet way without there being any audience other than myself.  I sit, the words start to flow and as they settle on...

From sketching Buddhist temples to perching on a rock in the Exe estuary… How did it all start? Temple roof in Nanjing, China...