Art inspired by the Helford River

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Hi, I'm Sophie and I'm an artist who is inspired by the beautiful Cornish coast, particularly the idyllic creeks around the Helford River where I live. I work mainly in oil paint, sometimes with cold wax medium, both in the studio and plein air.

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Limited Edition Giclee prints (edition 25) of some of my most popular paintings are on my Cards and Prints page

Current exhibitions and galleries

Summerhouse Gallery, Marazion

Inspire Makers, Falmouth

Chapel House, Penzance


Coming up

Crypt Gallery, St Ives 5 - 11 April (preview available here)

Summerhouse Spring Show opens 11 April

Terrace Gallery, Penryn 14- 31 May


See also Exhibitions - Sophie Velzian


Photo credit: Ian Kingsnorth