FurseArt
ABOUT
Anne-Marie Furse has always had an interest in all types of arts and crafts. She started painting about seven years ago. Most of her work is landscapes where she tries to bring the atmosphere and essence of the place into her work . She researches locations so she can attempt to represent the geology, history and ecology of the place as much as possible.
Living in South East Cornwall most of her inspiration comes from Dartmoor and the Cornish coast.
My studio
Ebb and Flow
Polly Joke Beach , Cornwall
Oil on Board
Having always lived near the beach this painting reminds me of summer, holidays, swimming in the sea and relaxing whilst reading a book.
£100
Reflections
Seaton Beach, Cornwall
Mixed media on canvas
60 x 60 cm
On a trip to Seaton I had to take some reference photos for this painting as the sun reflecting on the water was so beautiful. I collected some sand and seaweed whilst I was there. I came home and painted this. I wanted it to be as authentic as possible so I included the sand in the foreground for texture and used the seaweed as a brush.
SOLD
A New Day dawns
PASTEL 32CM X 23 cm
I have just been on a cruise down the Danube and I got up at 5am to watch the sunrise. As it was so stunning I had to paint it. We were sailing through Slovakia at this point and the scenery was so beautiful.
£100
Autumn Days
Watercolour on paper
The Acer Glade, Bodnant Gardens, Conwy
When living in North Wales we lived 10 minutes from Bodnant Gardens. I was so lucky that I could go there at all times of the year as this 80 acre garden which belongs to the National Trust is beautiful at all times of the year. It is well known for its 55m laburnum arch but Autumn was always my favourite time to go as the Acer Glade was stunning.
£80 framed
Watercolour on paper
On a holiday to Madeira we went to the town of Funchal. We caught a bus to the top of the mountain and then got into a big basket and got pushed down the mountain in it by men wearing white suits who had just come out of the bar. This sounds very random but is true (google it). This painting reminds me of exciting times on holidays
£80 framed
Funchal
light at the end of the tunnel
Mixed media on paper
Acrylic, inks and grass were used in this painting. I love its texture. I can imagine fairies or little pixies hiding in the undergrowth. I had no plan for this painting and jut let it evolve. Hope you like it as much as I do. It reminds me of walks in the woods on hot summer days.
£80 framed
In the bleak midwinter
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Dartmoor Series - 1 Nuns Cross is located outside Princetown, near to the sinister looking Napoleonic Prison. It is a very bleak part of the Moor. It was built in 1870 and is a very eerie place. According to legend the farmers wife went to check on her cattle when the farm was shrouded in mist and never returned. Her ghost is said to wander about the place till this day.
ANOTHER DAY DAWNS
Another Day Dawn's- Brentor, Dartmoor.
Oil on Canvas 60x60cm
St Michael de Rupe Church stands 1000 feet above sea level. The tiny Norman Church is a prominent landmark across West Devon and is one of the iconic sights of Dartmoor. It is surrounded in myth and legend. One legend says the devil was out looking for prey and created a terrible storm at see. A merchant ship full of spices and silks was been battered by the storm and was told by the devil he would not survive the storm. The merchant prayed to St Michael and said if he survived the storm he would build a Church on the top of the highest piece of land he could see. St. Michael helped him survive the storm and the merchant set about carrying the stone up the hill to build the Church by hand.
£150
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Windy post
Windy Post Dartmoor.
Acrylic on Canvas 60x60cm
Windy Post is near Pew Tor on Dartmoor. This late medieval granite Cross marked the moorland route from Merrivale to Moortown. It stands at a meeting place of several old trails. The cross which is 2m high is one of over 100 on Dartmoor.
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The hurlers
The Hurlers, Minions, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
Acrylic on Canvas 90x60 cm
The Hurlers Stone Circles at Minions in Cornwall are a late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circle. According to legend they are the remains of petrified men playing hurling which was a favourite Sunday afternoon activity in time gone by. There are three groups of circles which are extremely rare.
In this painting I have tried to capture the atmosphere of the place which probably doesn't look much different now than it did centuries ago.
£200
Tuscan rooftops
San Gimignano, Tuscany
Watercolour
I love the colours of Tuscany and have reflected them in thus painting. San Gimignano is a hill town surrounded by 13th century walls. It's skyline of medieval towers can be seen from the surrounding area which mainly consist of vineyards. Quintessentially Tuscan.
£50
Onwards and upwardS
Verrucola, Tuscany
Verrucola is a little village in Tuscany. Whilst it only has a population of 70, it has a castle.
Italso has a lovely little Trattoria which is the first building on the right through the arch. After painting this picture I enjoyed a delicious lunch there.
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A taSte of tuscany
Verrucola, Tuscany
Acrylic
I loved the shape and rustic look of these buildings. The tiny village is in the area of Fivizzano, about an hour from Pisa. Tuscany is definitely one of my favourite places.
£80
Irises
Acrylic on canvas
We have lots of purple and yellow iris in the garden. They looked so stunning last year I had to capture the moment. A key function in art is to create memories.
£80
Bluebell woods
Bluebell Woods
Watercolour
I have to go walking when the bluebells are out and I usually come home and paint them. I have already planned this year's bluebell walk.
SOLD
SHOP
There are a number of ways to purchase my artwork.
You can message me if you are interested in one of my pieces or you can visit my Etsy Shop by clicking on the link below
I also have some of my work in Heather Jane and Co in Tavistock, Devon just next to the pannier market. Click on the link below to visit the website
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Exhibitions
Join me at my next exhibition Drawn to the Valley 28th - 30th April. I will be exhibiting paintings of Cornwall and Dartmoor
A positve weekend at Yelverton Arts Festival. Sold a painting
and some of my new greetings cards.
TGA Exhibition, Butchers hall, Tavistock
My paintings all ready for opening day
Exhibition 7th to 10th September 2022
Contact
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January 2023 - Exciting News
Well after some deliberation I have applied to Plymouth College of Arts to do a Masters in Fine Art to start in September. The facilities there are amazing and it is right on my doorstep so I am just hoping I am accepted. I have sent my portfolio off as art of the admissions process.
February 2023 - Dartmoor Series
I am currently doing a level 2 Award in Art and am working on my final project which is a Dartmoor Series. A few paintings are in my gallery already and I have got two more to do which I will add soon.