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Author: RicHorner
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Garden Safari Whitstable – NGS Open Day Event
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in Art cards of Whitstable, Art garden, Charity Event, Chelsea Flower Show, Day Out in Whitstable, Day retreat, Designer Garden, Garden Designer, Garden Safari, Inspiring day out, Nature Conservation, NGS – National Open Garden Scheme, Pollinator-friendly garden design, Slow Down, therapeutic art retreatsLandscape painter Ric W. Horner is passionate about nature conservation and the mental health benefits of gardens. He is opening his stunning space this year as part of the NGS-The National Garden Scheme. Over the duration of 13 years, he has developed this previously neglected plot into an impressive wildlife area, packed full of pollinator-friendly…
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Studio visits – buy original paintings directly from the artist
VIEW HIS LATEST WORK HERE! Award winning artist Ric W. Horner has set up a dedicated exhibition space at the front of his studio filled with paintings, prints and greeting cards. . You can pick them up either in person, or order online. 50% OFF SPRING SALE Open Studio Days are Every Sunday from 11am…
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WAM trail – Whitstable Artists & Makers: Ric & Annette in Joy Lane
. The WAM Trail (Whitstable Artists and Makers Trail) is a popular, free, open-house event where local creatives in Whitstable, open their homes, studios, and galleries to display and sell diverse original art and crafts. The trail is happening twice a year (May & November/December) with various art forms from painting and ceramics to glass…
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Memento of Canterbury – Gifts for graduates
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in Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), Gifts and Souvenirs of Canterbury, Gifts for students, Master painter Ric W. Horner – Whitstable, Memento of Canterbury, Modern Classical Art, Modern Masters, Paintings of Canterbury, The University of Kent, University for the Creative Arts (UCA)Local artist Ric W. Horner has created many atmospheric paintings of Canterbury Cathedral and is now offering them as beautiful, high-quality greeting card packs of 5, as well as framed prints. They are a lovely gift idea for any student currently on a degree courses in the city, or for graduates from any of the…
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Commissions
. Master painter Ric W. Horner is available for commissions. If you are interested in your own bespoke artwork, contact Ric at: enquiries@richorner.com .. . . . . .. . … . . . . . . He is currently working on a large ( 4 x 4ft ), atmospheric seascape featuring a burning sailing…
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East Kent Artists Open Houses
. Impressions of Ric’s past East Kent Artists Open Houses exhibitions that take place every year in October for the duration of the Canterbury Festival. Most of the paintings shown here are now sold, but they might inspire you to come down this year and see what’s new. Last year, an amazing 43 houses took…
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House, Garden, Woodland and town portraits
Have you ever considered having your own home, or favourite view from the house painted? . This is a wonderful personal and very unique gift for someone special. . . Ric has produced a wide range of house, garden, woodland and cityscapes for clients over the years. .. . . If this selection of paintings…
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History of Ric’s Art Studio
It is now nearly 13 years since I moved into the cottage built by the eccentric painter Dan Sherrin (1869-1940), a small summer residency on the seafront in a secluded beach-view garden. In February 2025 the local writer CJ Stone kindly wrote a favourable article about this in his local online publication Whitstable Views. To read…
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Publications
Ric’s next feature will be ‘Meet the Maker’, published in the Whitstable Whistler spring edition in March 2026. . Artist Ric W. Horner has been interviewed by several local newspapers and magazines over the years. His work was covered by Coast magazine, Western Morning News, Kent Life, Inside Kent, Canterbury Index, Canterbury Times, Thanet Gazette,…
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Greeting Cards
. Ric has produced a wide range of greeting cards, all created from his original paintings. They feature dramatic seascapes, exposed clay banks, tidal estuaries, exquisite sunsets, tranquil beaches, intimidating storms and romantic woodlands. You can buy them as packs here: CARDS Some of the places featured are Whitstable, Margate, Canterbury, Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Dartmoor…
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Paintings of Margate promenade and clock tower
Ric’s artistic journey began on the North Kent coast, around Cliftonville in Margate, where, as a boy, he spent long hours sketching the beaches and absorbing the drama of the sea. That early exposure to the shifting moods of the coast laid the foundation for a career marked by a preoccupation with the elemental: light,…
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Fishslab Gallery Whitstable
Ric exhibited at the Fishslab Gallery in August 2024. If you have missed this show you can visit Ric in his studio were he has now set up the front of his house as permanent exhibition space. New Exhibition Space 2026! On show were 25 original oil on canvas paintings, as well as a range…
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Show Off gallery Whitstable
Ric has exhibited his extraordinarily atmospheric British land & seascapes last August in Harbour Street, Whitstable. For interest in any of the remaining pieces visit the page Available Paintings, or contact him at tel. 07835294317/ enquiries@richorner.com. Related Images:
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Solo show at the Lilford Gallery 7th – 20th September 2019
. “Ric Horner is second to none when it comes to capturing light on the landscape.” – “Your art brings tears to my eyes! – Outstanding! – Amazing – Stunning – Incredible! – Magnificent – Brilliant – Spectacular – Breath-taking – Superb – Magical – Impressive – Wonderful – Uplifting – Really Moving – Poetic,…
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Salcombe and South Devon
Ric has painted Salcombe several times and has recently produced a wide range of themed greeting cards that cover that region on the South Devon coast. Salcombe is known for its outstanding views, rolling surrounding countryside, breath-taking natural beauty, sparkling turquoise waters and rugged cliffs. Once a major port for the fruit trade, it has…
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Ilfracombe Harbour
Between 2015 – 2022 Ric was represented by Gallery Jessica Dove in lfracombe, North Devon. Sadly, this gallery is no longer open. . This little gouache painting called ‘Yorkshire Landscape’ was purchased by Michael Gallagher – Head of Conservation at the MET – Museum of Modern Art in New York, while on display at…
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Dartmoor National Park
After graduating from Exeter College of Art in 1989, Ric Horner spent the first two years of his career living and working on Dartmoor in Devon, developing a unique and profound engagement with light, mood and distance. Consequently he produced two solo shows; one at Marloe’s gallery in London in 1989 and one at Exeter…
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The Sportsman Seasalter
Ric has exhibited at he award winning ‘The Sportsman’ in Seasalter in 2015 and created an inspiring show featuring the scenery and various views out into the Swale estuary. The famous Michelin star pub is located 2 miles out of Whitstable, on the North Kent coast and is popular with weekend visitors and many Londoners.…
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At the Lilford Gallery Canterbury
Ric was one of the first artists to be represented at this gallery. Find his current work at: www.lilfordgallery.com/ric-horner-canterbury-1 3 Palace Street Canterbury, CT1 2DYt: .0044.(0)1227.639086Open 9.30am – 5pm Mon – Sat / 11am -4pm Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . The large black & white seascape below…
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Pompeii: An exhibition by Ric Horner
In the same year as the British Museum put on a blockbuster exhibition called ‘Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum’, 2013 (www.britishmuseum.org/pompeii-live) Ric also created a solo show on the subject of the ancient Roman city Pompeii, hoping to transport people back to AD 79 to discover how life was transformed in just 24…
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View Gallery Whitstable
Ric has been exhibiting in Whitstable’s smallest gallery several times over the years with a range of original paintings and framed prints. Related Images:
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The best places to stay near Ric W. Horner’s Art Studio
There are many absolutely gorgeous places in Whitstable and Canterbury where you can stay for a weekend. They are within an easy travelling distance from his place and prices range from £ 75 – £ 375. The list below gives you a good range of options. Data and links are taken from https://www.coolplaces.co.uk. There are…
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Motor Workshop turns Art Gallery
Ric worked and lived in an old industrial studio in Whitstable town centre for many years before revamping it in 2012 into show room for his artwork. Here he exhibited his latest work and sold directly to the public. . Press Release for his latest Open Day on Saturday, 4th May 2013 …..“With…
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Boating Pool Exhibition in Ramsgate
Ric took part in a pop-up art exhibition in Ramsgate from Feb – July 2012. It was a beautiful art space that many visitors enjoyed, while it was open. . . Related Images:
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Things to do & see in Whitstable
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in A must see!, Art studio visit, Artist Ric W. Horner, Artist’s Open Studio, Canterbury, Kent, cool and scenic Whitstable, Day Out from London, Day trippers, Eateries, pubs, wine bars, restaurants, cafés, boutique and gift shops, clubs, art galleries in Whitstable, Greeting Cards of Whitstable, holiday makers, Independent art gallery, London weekenders, North Kent coast landscape painter, Open Art Studio, Ric W. Horner painter, Visit art galleries / artist’s studios, Walk on Whitstable Beach to Seasalter, weekend awayJust 20 minutes from Ric’s art studio along the beach into town you will find many vibrant eating and drinking destinations, ranging from cafés, wine bars and restaurants with national recognition, to boutique & gift shops, art galleries, as well as wellbeing and garden centres. Whitstable is an easy day trip from London by car…
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Johnny’s Arthouse in Whitstable
It is now 10 years since the Horsebridge Centre (Home :: The Horsebridge) was build on the site of Johnny’s Arthouse. The new space is unlike any other building in Kent with it’s design based on an upturned boat. It is also stocking some of Ric’s greetings cards. Related Images: