From The Outside Looking In – Memories, Lost Property and Lives Well Lived

There are stories hiding everywhere… From The Outside Looking In is a new installation / exhibition exploring the stories of the ordinary folk. They have stories hidden everywhere. In forgotten handbags. In old dance halls. In church halls after the chairs have been stacked away. In seaside towns after the tourists have gone home. In […]

Not Quite the Middle Aisle of Lidl… Studio Visits in West Wales

People often ask if they can visit my studio. The answer is yes. After many years of running galleries and community spaces, I’ve come to treasure the quieter rhythm of painting and sharing work with people who genuinely enjoy art, stories and the odd bit of nostalgia. My studio is in Maesllyn, West Wales and […]

Why I Create Owd Lasses Paintings

The stories, humour and hidden lives behind my most recognisable characters There are plenty of paintings of beautiful women. But not Owd Lasses Paintings. There are paintings of aristocrats, celebrities, influencers and people whose stories are already being told. I paint Owd Lasses. Not because they’re fashionable, but because they’re fascinating. The women who inspire […]

The Invisible Women Who Inspired My Contemporary Narrative Paintings

Hidden Lives, Humour and the Psychology of Working-Class Women in Art As a contemporary British artist, I often find myself drawn to the hidden psychology of ordinary people — particularly older women whose lives, humour and resilience are so often overlooked. I grew up surrounded by women who rarely spoke directly about themselves. Not properly. […]

From The Corn Exchange, Cardigan to the Studio: What Happens Next After The Owd Lasses Exhibition – plan a visit to this West Wales artist’s studio…

There’s always a strange quiet after an exhibition. Not just the unpacking back in the studio – like dirty laundry after a great holiday…it’s more than that. So to keep the mood going why not plan a visit to this West Wales artist’s studio.. One minute it’s full of voices, laughter, people leaning in close […]

Artist Sue Dewhurst Featured in Cambrian News – Cardigan Exhibition 2026

I’ve made the papers… and the girls are heading to Cardigan Blimey very excited to be featured in the Cambrian News ahead of my upcoming exhibition Lock Up Your Grandads – The Girls Are Coming to Cardigan. The exhibition brings together my Owd Lasses and Rural Lives collections — character-led paintings and prints inspired by […]

Yorkshire Dales Art Prints Inspired by Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk

Richmond and the Coast to Coast Walk in the Yorkshire Dales The Yorkshire Dales has long inspired walkers, artists and storytellers alike. With Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk now recognised as a National Trail, I’ve re launched a series of Yorkshire Dales art prints inspired by places like Richmond, Swaledale and the landscapes that stay […]

Humorous Art Exhibition coming to Cardigan in April 26

Owd Lasses Art Exhibition in Cardigan April 2026 | Sue Dewhurst Owd Lasses & Rural Lives Lock Up Your Grandads The Girls Are Coming To Cardigan There’s something stirring in Cardigan this April… and you might want to warn your Grandads. From 19th–25th April, I’ll be bringing my bold, cheeky and humorous art exhibition to […]

Dog Character Paintings That Capture Personality and Soul

How I Capture Your Dog’s Personality on Canvas If you’ve ever loved a dog, you’ll know they’re never just a pet. They’re the keeper of your secrets, your shadow, your reason to get outside on the bleakest days — and your built-in comedian when you least expect it. That’s why my Dog Character paintings don’t sit in […]

Humour and Nostalgia – Why I Find Inspiration in the Mundane

I’ve been pondering where my penchant for painting my two passions Rural Lives and the sassy Owd Lasses came from and a common link  – but really it’s easy – they’re all about heritage and humour. I grew up on the edge of a Northern town with a whippet called Sam. We spent our free […]