Featured artists
Sam Langley-Swain
Sam was a regular exhibitor at Art on the Railings over 20 years ago, during his time as an art student at Chepstow Comprehensive. He attended nearly every year, well before the covers were introduced, when exhibitors had to rely on plastic sheeting in case of rain.
His passion for art was sparked by the encouragement he received from people who bought his early paintings. He was honoured to receive the Pam Banks Award for ‘Most Promising Local Young Artist’.
Having recently moved back to the area, this event holds strong sentimental value for Sam, and the opportunity to exhibit again means a great deal to him.
Caroline Tremeer & Jane Jones
Caroline Tremeer and Jane Jones are two successful local artists from Cwmbran, working primarily in acrylics and mixed media. They both studied art through evening classes and have previously taken part in Art on The Railings.
Their work has been exhibited at Crickhowell Open Studios and the 14 Locks Canal Centre, and they are active members of the South Wales Artist Community.
Paula Perry
Paula is a visual artist who works primarily in acrylics, creating bold and vibrant compositions that reflect her love of colour and texture. Her work often incorporates glitter, bringing a sense of joy and luminosity to each piece. Over the years, she has steadily developed her practice, producing work for private collections and continuously exploring new techniques to refine her style. This opportunity to share her work with a wider audience is an important and fulfilling part of her creative journey.
John Sherahilo
Alcohol Ink and mixed media painter. Alcohol Ink is an exciting, vibrant medium in the art world that allows a free flow of expression with a variety of techniques. The styles range from representational art that captures the natural world, to abstract art. The powerful colour, use of non-absorbent surfaces and ability to maintain a clear seal with varnish or resin have allowed ink art to attract an exclusive range of enthusiasts.
Jim Steele
Jim’s art was born from the inspiring landscapes of North Wales & Snowdonia. Once trained up in the North Wales School of Art, Wrexham, his work evolved and built up a body of work for over 20 years in the discipline of dip pen drawing with watercolour layers. Inspired by Alan Lee, Moebius, Chris Riddell, Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige, Jim’s ideas have elements of ancient mythology, science fiction, and natural forces. On every sheet, he wants to tell a story. He now also teaches in a growing artspace in Chepstow, and hopes to not only provide confidence to students, but also a sense of own-agency, control, and therapy through exploration of the medium.
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Janice Thomas
Janice originates from Chepstow and discovered a love of art as a distraction from the pain of Chronic Lyme Disease. Now a part-time artist as important balance to work as an executive coach, Janice mostly works in soft pastels but also creates original pieces in oil, graphite, inks and charcoal.
Ready Steady Go
Ready Steady Go, a local charity dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families, is proud to be exhibiting at the festival. As part of the event, the children supported by the charity will be showcasing their own artwork to raise awareness and generate funds for this important cause.
Alongside their inspiring contributions, Linda Johns will also be exhibiting and selling her own work, with proceeds going directly to support Ready Steady Go.
Edith Maurice
Edith Maurice is an A-level Art student with a keen interest in lino and screen printing. Her work combines elements of fashion, architecture, and pattern to create bold and unique prints. Inspired by renowned Pop artists Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, she emphasises the use of pattern throughout her work. For the Art Festival on the Railings, she plans to feature local landmarks, incorporating them into striking compositions.
Becky Brannigan
Becky discovered her passion for life drawing while pursuing a degree in Graphic Design. She finds the human form to be an endless source of wonder and beauty, and capturing it is, for her, a deeply satisfying and heartfelt gift. Becky continues to explore this passion through nudes and portraiture, working primarily with charcoal, chalk, pastel, ink, and pencil—mediums through which she feels she can best express herself.
Over the years, she has successfully completed private commissions and participated in a number of small gallery exhibitions and events. At the heart of her work lies a desire to evoke a positive emotional response, and she hopes viewers find as much joy in experiencing her art as she does in creating it.
Christine burrows
Christine works with oils, inks, and pastels, specialising in pet portraits and landscapes, with the occasional still life in oils. For the past 15 years, she has been creating artwork in her spare time, gradually honing her skills and deepening her creative voice.
Christine aspires to turn her long-standing passion into a full-time career, sharing her art more widely and connecting with others through her expressive use of colour and composition.
