Suzy Sharpe

Suzy's practice is broadly based, and includes painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture . She graduated in 2014 with a distinction from the MA Illustration: Authorial Practice at Falmouth University following a her BA in Fine Art and PGCE at Plymouth University. She is a part time Lecturer on the interdisciplinary BA hons Art & Design Practice Course at Cornwall College. She currently lives in rural west Cornwall where a variety of non human animals, including livestock, pets and wildlife punctuate her days and inspire her work. Her interests are held together with a continual attempt to create a dialogue around the human/animal relationship. ​ Using the work as a vehicle she explores, questions and celebrates the relationships between humans, animals and the natural environment.

Foundation Cornwall College
BA Hons Fine Art University of Plymouth
PGCE
MA Authorial Illustration Falmouth University (with distinction)

Projects, Memberships & Employment

​2018 Accepted as a Member of the Cornwall Crafts Association

2016 PAN project - Polpeor Gallery Lizard Point

2010 – Present Part-Time lecturer (Painting, Drawing, Printmaking) Cornwall College BA Hons Art & Design Practice

2010/16 Artist in residence Royal Cornwall Show (Rare Breeds Survival Trust)

2015 Cover - Ply Magazine

2014 Farm Animal Voice - Article Published

2014 Ghosts of Gone Birds Live Art Studio - Camden Migration Festival - London
2013 Cornwall Wildbird Preservation Society - Illustrations for Wildbird listings catalogue

2013 A Day for Nature Guest Artist – Stithians Reservoir
2012 Shortlisted for the BBC wildlife artist of the Year
2012 Truro Art week selected artist
2011 Newlyn Society of Artists elected committee member
2011 Paint Magazine Article published
2011 Represented Winsor & Newton at BDC show London
2010 Sunrise Appeal Christmas Cards

2010 Member of the Newlyn Society of Artists
2009 Shortlisted Wildlife Artist of the Year

2009 Selected as Winsor and Newton Featured Artist
2009 Cornwall Today Magazine – postcard from an artist July
2009 Cornwall Wildlife Trust – Inspired and Wild – Guest Artist assistant co-ordinator/curator
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