Pastel landscape of the Dorset coast by Lizzy Short
Original pastel paintings

The light and weather of the Dorset coast.

Drawn outdoors, in one sitting — Studland, Old Harry, Brownsea and the heath above Poole Harbour.

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Lizzy Short · Pastel artist

Fifty years of looking closely at one stretch of coast — its dunes, gorse, heather and changing sea.

Available work

Originals · price on application
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Selected exhibitions

Shown across Dorset & Hampshire

About the artist

Lizzy Short

Lizzy is based in Poole, Dorset and works mainly in pastel in response to the beauty of the local natural coastal landscape. Her drawings are made outdoors and in one sitting.

Alongside being an artist, Lizzy has taught art for many years in a variety of settings, with students of all ages and abilities — and exhibits her work locally, most recently at the Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston.

Commissions welcome on request. If there's a particular view or place you love, get in touch to discuss a piece.

Follow Lizzy on Instagram @thisandthat2021

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