Welcome to the website for Krys Leach, painter and Tracy Myers, weaver, printmaker & ceramic artist. Here you will see some examples of our work, plus links to the places we exhibit and sell from.
Smaller, affordable examples are also available online through our Etsy shop : NavigationArtShop
DATES FOR THE DIARY
WOOLY WEEKEND
1st & 2nd June 10am - 4pm
DILHAM VILLAGE HALL, NORFOLK NR28 9PT
Tracy will be exhibiting at this very popular annual event for the first time this year.
Woolly is in its 7th year and has been a great success in the past, treating visitors to a world of woolly items and associated crafts. There will be demos, have-a-go areas and a Teddy tombola, featuring bears dressed in homespun clothes made by Guild members. There will be stalls selling crafts, plants, fabric, books and craft supplies.
Live music at lunchtime and teas in the village hall. And, of course, the Weaver’s workshop will be open to display work by the members, spinning and weaving equipment and the large looms - the oldest is over 200 years old.
There is plenty of free parking on site. Admission is £3 per adult: children are free
ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW
26TH & 27TH JUNE 2024
Krys has been fortunate enough to be invited to exhibit a couple of paintings in the Royal Norfolk show in its 50th Anniversary year. They’re a couple of beauties and well worth seeing in person if you’re intending to visit this year. The Gallery Tent is situated on Third Drive, Avenue 9 and the show itself takes place on 26th & 27th June.
Some artists will be working ‘en Plein Air’ around the showground site and at the gallery throughout the two days and there’s the opportunity to select your favourite piece of artwork with the “Visitor's Choice” award. I hope you’ll drop in if you can.
A bit about us:
Krys Leach
Born in Sydney and raised in London, I was taught by Kyffin Williams RA before attending Norwich School of Art and pursuing a career in television. Although I’ve been painting since childhood I’ve exhibited professionally since 1996 and shown my work all over England and in the Irish Republic.
Much of my work is inspired by travel and is distinctive for its rich colour and innovative techniques. I work principally in oils on stretched canvas or canvas board but often start with some texturing - usually marble dust or tissue paper. Sometimes this builds into three dimensions with the judicious use of cut-outs, masks and found objects. I tend to work in series, developing a theme, subject or technique until it yields all its potential. The results vary in size between several feet or just a few inches. Originally concentrating on landscapes and maritime subjects, in recent years I’ve gained a modest reputation for collectable figure work. I’m very indebted to some very elegant models, of course. Their elegance and grace illuminates every picture.
Tracy Myers
My first ambition was to be an illustrator. I did my Foundation Course at Herts College of Art and Design in St Albans, where I fell in love with printmaking. I got a place at Brighton Art College to study printmaking and photography. However, I decided to drop out to go into TV production, where I enjoyed a 30 year career.
I continued to create art work in various media, not only drawing and painting, but also textiles and decorating furniture. Eventually, Krys and I decided to change our lives and we moved to Norfolk to set up a dedicated studio space. I was able to have the space for an etching press and to return to printmaking.
Since leaving TV I have concentrated on ceramics. I am fortunate to have been taught by artist and potter Helen Dixon, of Anglia Clay Supplies, at Alby Crafts & Gardens. I assist her with her weekly classes and we run the very popular raku courses during the summer months.