Bernadette Ash Explained

Bernadette Ash (born 1934) is a British painter.

Biography

Ash worked full-time as a professional radiographer until 1973 when she decided to become an artist and enrolled on a year-long foundation course at the Byam Shaw School of Art.[1] Upon leaving the Byam Shaw, Ash then studied at the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts until 1977.[1] [2] Ash lives within the boundaries of the Exmoor National Park and the British countryside is the main subject of her paintings.[1] In 1982 she had a solo show at the Woodlands Art Gallery and has also exhibited works with the New English Art Club, the Royal West of England Academy and at the Royal Academy.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: David Buckman. Art Dictionaries Ltd. 2006. Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L . 0-953260-95-X.
  2. Book: Frances Spalding. Antique Collectors' Club. 1990. 20th Century Painters and Sculptors . 1-85149-106-6.