Meet our artists, makers and creatives

We proudly present to you our artists, makers and creatives. They are the life blood of Shoreline, exhibiting, selling and teaching in Westgate Galleria and The Eclectic Art Gallery, Margate, and some participate in Margate Made’s pop-up events too. They are a diverse group, working in a very wide range of disciplines and mediums, but all share a passion for their art and a commitment to creating high quality, well-made, artisan products that will give much pleasure to their new owners.

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Laurence Short

Laurence Short

I am a local artist from Ramsgate and I love to embrace nature, enjoying everything it can throw at me.  Apart from my art, my other passion is kitesurfing, a sport where I can really feel the force of nature and harness its power. The aim of my art (which is still evolving) is to capture the wonder and beauty of the creatures we are so lucky to share our planet with, and to depict them in bright vibrant colours. My mantra for my art is: "Put some happiness in your life, hang a rainbow...
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Lesley Gray

Lesley Gray

Nature inspires me creatively and emotionally to connect with my feelings and inner self. As a Graphic Designer and Illustrator I enjoy experimenting with new art materials and pushing them to achieving different results. Over Lockdown I pushed myself to try abstraction which, as an illustrator, I found rather difficult. I tried to recreate feelings and emotions.  As a Scuba Diver I’m connected with nature and my Dive Buddies. At home I try to recreate and connect those feelings, colours...
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Libby Cox

Libby Cox

Hi, my name is Libby Cox, I’m a local artist and retired teacher. I work from home in Birchington. I was a teacher for many years at the local Primary school in Westgate. Since retiring I have juggled my time between, my wonderful family, grandchildren and my love of creating artwork. I have always painted and drawn, in some form or other, throughout my teaching career, having studied Fine Art whilst at Teachers Training College in London. I paint and draw a range of subjects from anima...
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Linda Rendle

Linda Rendle

I have always loved sewing since being taught as a young girl by my French grandmother. While working full time as a nurse, sewing was a hobby and I made items for myself, family and friends. However, since reducing my hours in my regular job, I decided to take the plunge and see if anyone else liked what I made. I started with a few craft fairs, then opened an Etsy shop a year ago. In November I was privileged to have a shelf in Westgate Galleria where I have been selling statement cushions ...
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Lisa Peru

Lisa Peru

My name is Lisa. I am a mother, teacher, designer and maker. Growing up in London, I qualified as a Surface Designer and Lecturer. I then moved to Margate with my partner and son eight years ago. Crafts and anything creative have always been my passion. Previously I specialised in printed textiles however my interest now lies in glass-fusing and tutoring. A great believer in art therapy, I enjoy encouraging others to be creative and to find something they can be passionate about too. ...
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Lola McDowell

Lola McDowell

I’m an artist/maker, with the focus on handwoven textiles and fine arts. My creative practice is about Craft as Art. I started in fine art, then became more focused on hand-weaving, after hearing the phrase “Painting with Yarn”. I took a series of courses, culminating with the Handweavers Diploma. I continue to study, experiment and expand my horizons/knowledge and skills, as the more I learn, the more there is to know! I have exhibited and sold my work across the UK and have been an...
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Lorraine Kinnear

Lorraine Kinnear

I am an Artist and Photographer living in the local area. I consider myself lucky to live in this beautiful part of the country, surrounded by a rich and diverse coastline with amazing sunsets and an abundance of natural woodland. They provide endless photographic opportunities as my artwork is very much inspired by nature and the area in which I live. Although nature is at the heart of my photography, my photographic style is quite abstract. I like to take a shot and then use various tech...
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