Plein air artist's East Yorkshire landscapes to be showcased
'My Home Patch,' an exhibition of the paintings of Susan Beulah, will run from August 23 to September 19 at the East Riding Theatre in Beverley.
Beulah's scenes include the farmland at Meaux Abbey where her family have farmed for generations; Hornsea beach, where she spent her happy teenage years; industrial Hull; and Beverley Westwood.
After spending decades as a teacher and professional artist in London, Beulah has returned to East Yorkshire to reconnect with her "home patch."
Beulah said: "Painting directly from life brings a vibrancy and truth that photos can't match.
"It's about feeling the weather, the sounds, the life around you."
The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm in the theatre's café area.
For more details, phone 07896 916325 or 01482 827888, search @susan beaulah on Instagram, or visit susanbeaulah.com.
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