Yvonne is is an artist specialising in interpretive paintings with a strong textural element. Her paintings often combine water media and collaged Washi (oriental hand-made papers). She has helped with compiling a number of my books over the years, and is also responsible for producing the cover images for each of my poetry publications to date.

Her inspiration comes from many sources - the splashes of colour in flower arrangements, and emotional response to an abstract shape or from the interplay of light and colour in the wonderful countryside surrounding Buxton.

Recently she has been developing the collage elements of her work and produces collagraph prints on an etching press in her studio.

Studio visits are by arrangement. Please visit her website www.yvonneoates.co.uk for more information.

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