Christine Lamb

Christine Lamb MA illustration
Born in Lancashire
Lives & works in Cardiff, South Wales

As an artist and lecturer have spent all of my life participating in creative practice and research. I draw and paint from nature and have a passion for portraiture and figurative work. From an early age my portfolio has opened many doors for me that has lead to an early career in the printing industry and then as a lecturing artist.

Print is a natural transition for my drawings. I have used the images of my life drawings to explore different different print processes. More recent experimentation with mixed media has developed a series of work based on walks around the Welsh coast. It seems to be a very organic process which stems from my initial ideas. As I am creating the paintings I allow the images at each stage to shape the final pieces. I realise that this practice has been formed out of my drawing.
I am particularly draw towards subjects where I can capture energy and movement. I have subconsciously chosen these as potential compositions for a series of work entitled ‘Walk the Talk”. My aim is to produce high contrast images that are visually bold and expressive. I feel this reflects the emotions I have at the time I am drawing...

I have studied at the Royal Drawing School in London with Francis Hoyland and Louise Sturgis. I then went on to study illustration at Cardiff Metropolitian University. This experience gave me the confidence to explore all aspects of my art practice and develop research around interest in ‘Motherhood and technology’ and the ‘Erosion of the Welsh coastline”

I have exhibited throughout my career. Most recent exhibitions have been:-
‘Walk the Talk’ 2019-20 on going and tours venues through out the Vale - Cowbridge Old Hall, Cowbridge High Street, Waterloo Tea in Cardiff,
‘Motherhood and technology’ 2018 Cardiff Met, Shift and G39 in Cardiff.
Buxton Spa 2017 open exhibition
Penarth Pavilion 2017 open exhibition
Jerwood Drawing 2017
Submissions are being considered for tthe. Graphic Society exhibition in October and the Columbian Needlethread figurative exhibition