KERRY Vale Vineyard on the Shropshire/Powys border is pleased to announce a special acrylic demonstration by internationally acclaimed artist Carole Baker on March 19.

The event will be part of Carole's solo exhibition - 'coast and country', a new collection for 2016 inspired by the light, textures and colours of the coast and countryside of some of Carole's favourite places, which will feature a wide variety of original acrylic paintings and limited edition prints and will run at the Vineyard March 4-April 20.

Carole will host the two and a half hour session between 2pm and 4.30pm, and the subject will be 'adventures in acrylics'. The demonstration costs £5 per person and will include a glass of Kerry Vale wine.

Shropshire based Carole, trained as a graphic designer and ran her business in design and marketing for 18 years. In 2007 she turned to painting full time and she now resides and works from her studio in near Newport in Shropshire. She attended Matthew Boulton College and later studied at Lichfield School of Art. Elected Member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in April 2008, Carole regularly exhibits there and in prestigious art fairs and galleries throughout the UK. She is gaining international recognition following articles published in 'International Artist' magazine and was invited to the Cayman Islands to run a series of workshops.

Inspired by the landscape, bold, vibrant colour and texture fascinate her and she strives to create exciting and evocative paintings.

Carole's work is inspired by places she travels. She says "I work on location with a sketchbook painting en plein air, getting a real feel for the place so that my paintings are an emotional response, not a literal copy.

This live demonstration is open to anyone interested in art and or Carole's work. No artistic skills or knowledge are required to attend! Places are limited so booking is essential.

Carole will also be available after the session to talk to attendees about her work, which will be available to view and purchase.

Carole's exhibition launches March 4 with a preview evening from 6.30pm-8.30pm and can be viewed in the gallery above the vineyards shop and café during opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.

Please visit kerryvalevineyard.co.uk/events or call 01588620627 to book.