Marian Lishman

Born in Redhill, UK in 1967. I started working as a full time artist in 2005 while living in Dubai, supplying artwork to individuals, interior designers and hotels.

Now living in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK I work from my studio at the end of my garden where I retreat to create my abstract expressionist paintings. The paintings use may layers of paint and involve a process of layers and mark-making to create something that talks to me, coming from memories and images in my mind.

I often use my favourite blues and greens as well as a dash of neon pink and gold. For me, many of my paintings are aerial views, landscapes or coastal scapes.

I have lived not far from the coast pretty much all of my life and am always drawn back to the sea and the coastline and this is reflected in my artwork, whether obviously or in abstract form.

I have paintings in private collections in Dubai, Spain, UK, USA, Japan as well as being commissioned to create artwork for a home of the Abu Dhabi royal family.

Although I graduated in 1989 with a degree in Maths from Hull University, which does sometimes influence my painting style, I am mainly self-taught.

I have been tutored by some amazing artists and developed my own style by combining methods learnt from tutors as well as trial and error.

Exhibitions include group shows in Dubai, London, Barcelona, Oxford, Snape as well as locations around Suffolk.

October 2022 and January 2023 - Craft House Gallery - Woodbridge Suffolk.

May 2023 - Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings

June 2023 - Open Studio

June/July 2023 - Holton Lodge Barn

March/April 2024 - The Apex Gallery, Bury St Edmunds

May 2024 - Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings

July 2024 - Courtyard Gallery, Aldeburgh

September 2024 - The Craft House, Woodbridge