Linda H. Matthews

Biography

Working as a full time professional artist and tutor for over 18 years, in the UK, Linda has relocated to Autignac in the south of France. For seventeen years she had a studio /gallery in Norfolk . Inspired by everything around her, preferring the freedom of painting from life, en plein air in the countryside, her philosophy is "Wherever you look there is inspiration”. In 2016 one of 90 artists selected to paint at Windsor Castle for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday, Linda’s painting “Cornets & Bayonets” was awarded second place. In September 2018 her painting “Un Coin Tranquille, Coulobres” was awarded first prize at the inaugural “Artistes dans les Rues” in Coulobres A qualified tutor, Linda has written for Leisure Painter Magazine & led courses for Artist & Illustrator Magazine, she is a Professional Associate of the SAA As well as her own holidays and workshops, working as an associate tutor for the Field Studies Council for twelve years, Linda teaches on cruise shipsShe has appeared in local & national press as well as on Radio & Television.………..