About Becky
Born in Cheshire, Becky moved to the West coast of Wales in 2010 where she finds a vast source of inspiration in the wild landscape, from the mountains to the rugged coastline and offshore islands.
Becky is a plein air painter, preferring to take her paints and canvas into the landscape to capture the changing light and wildlife direct from observation and experience. She loves the challenge and excitement of working from a constantly changing scene, enjoying the freshness and spontaneity it brings.
For information about commissions or purchasing Becky's work, please visit the contact page to get in touch.
Galleries
Harbour Lights Gallery, Porthgain, Pembrokeshire.
https://www.harbourlightsgallery.com/becky-thorley-fox/
Plas Glyn Y Weddw, North Wales.
https://oriel-plas-glyn-y-weddw.myshopify.com/collections/becky-thorley-fox
Galeri Betwys Y Coed, North Wales
https://www.galeribetwsycoed.co.uk/becky-thorley-fox
Oriel Aeron, Aberaeron, Ceredigion.
https://www.facebook.com/orielaeron/
Grants/ Bursaries
2020- Creative Pathway Grant, WAC.
2018 - The Erik Hosking Bursary.
2015- John Busby Seabird Drawing Bursary.
2015- Research and Development Grant, WAC.
Residencies
2019- Bardsey Island September. Funded by the Bardsey Island Trust.
2018 -Bardsey Island September. Funded by the Bardsey Island Trust.
2018 -Isle of May trip, June, with a group of other wildlife/ landscape artists.
2017 -Bardsey Island April. Funded by the Bardsey Island Trust.
2015 - ‘The Living Landscape- Artist Field Studies’, funded by the Arts Council of Wales. Feb-
May. A research and development project exploring drawing and painting from life.
2014 -Sketches and Studies project, Ynys Hir RSPB reserve. Displaying field observational studies in the reserve centre from June through to November. The aim of this residency was to begin to develop my drawing skills and ability to capture wildlife direct from observation.
Magazine Publications
2020- Painting the Night Sky. The Artist Magazine, December issue.
2020- Birds on the Wing, The Artist Magazine, November issue.
2020- February Artist Feature in Welsh Coastal Life magazine.
2019- How to capture Wildlife in Oils from Life. The Artist Magazine, Novemebr Issue.
2019- How to Paint a sunset in oils. The Artist Magazine, August Issue.
Qualifications
2006- 2009 BA (Hons) Creative Arts, Bath Spa University.
2005- 2007 AVCE Art & Design, Mid Cheshire College, London Road Art Studios.