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Richmond Station Gallery
Ann Thornton studied Art at Sunderland Art College (Dip Art & Design) specialising in Ceramics and Fine Art, and Newcastle University BA, PGCE. Ann’s life has been immersed in ‘the arts’ as the daughter of the celebrated artist Norman Cornish MBE.
Ann was Head of the Visual Arts Department at Tudhoe Grange Secondary School from 1986 to 2004 where she inspired many students to pursue careers in art and related cultural and creative activities.
Ann’s talent as an artist is grounded in her ability to draw and paint with a high level of skill and in considerable detail in portraiture, caricature and pictorial representation in varying mediums. Ann’s work has also developed as an illustrator of children’s stories and a new publication ‘What Weasel Did’ will be launched during the exhibition.
In recent years she has developed her interest in natural structural forms from close observation of the countryside.
Previous exhibitions have been held in Carlisle, Crawcrook, The Mortall Gallery and The Witham in Barnard Castle, The Greenfield Gallery in Newton Aycliffe and Come View My Art Gallery in Gateshead.
Greenfield Arts
Barnard Castle
"A fantastic exhibition, amazing."
"Fabulous exhibition, love the explosions of colour. "
"Absolutely awesome work Ann."
"Really enjoyed this exhibition - love the nature theme and leaf and animal studies etc. "
"Fabulous exhbition - love the colour! "
"Beautiful work. Fantastic exhibition. Love the cat! "
"Wow! This is enchanting! Just beautiful and so intricate! "
"Really beautiful and fascinating details! Thank you!"
"Some beautiful designs. Love the window in France."
"Very fine and intricate work. Particularly the watercolour and pen 'Anniversary' the leaves and 'Houchera'"
"Distinctive style. Superb draughtmanship and attention to detail. Selection of colour, shading and contrast is remarkable. A true master of the craft and a pleasure to have seen. More than worthy of the trip."
"Lovely stuff Ann. Loved the colour-famillies you've used and the clever introduction of light- loved it!"
"Stunning use of colour and intricate design work. A feast for the eyes! Congratulations."
