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Drawings by Dawn Ayres

Dawn Ayres is a painter who was born in Wales, but has lived most of her life in England. Married with three children she now lives in Somerset. Dawn Ayres is a figurative artist who prefers to depict the everyday life of the domestic, associated with the home. Suggesting a deeper meaningful inner life.

Dawn’s work is shaped by the time spent engaging with the people around her in their private familial spaces. By choosing to depict more humble environments it effectively celebrates family, friendships and their personal lives.

Drawing study for large oil on canvas painting.

Drawing study of Peter using the stippling technique.

Study of Jim in the garden. More detailed stippling as technique became more practised.