Elle Smith Art
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Wildlife Watercolour Artist
Dunelm, Romford
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Having been a regular customer of Dunelm dating back to early 2000's, in 2024 I was fortunate to have the opportunity to host an event in store featuring my original paintings and greetings card lines. This marked a mainstream introduction to the high street and a wider market and client base. The experience was so positively received in store that I was a regular stall holder weekly until February 2026. It was a very sentimental collaboration for me, as it has a personal connection with my late Grandmother and I, and one I is incredibly proud of being associated with.
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor's Centre
I first exhibited my work at Essex Wildlife Trust's Hanningfield Reservoir Discovery Centre in March 2023 for a month long residency. It proved very popular with those who regularly frequent the large facilities on site at the Reservoir. Bird watchers make use of the huts and viewing platforms along the large expanse of water, and dog walkers and families alike make the most of the Wind in the Willows trail through the woods. The centre is equipped with a large discovery centre, and both gift and coffee shops.
Bedford's Park Visitor's Centre
Bedford's Park Visitor's Centre was the first site within the Trust to showcase my work at the end of 2019 for a month long exhibition throughout December, and is a collaboration that I am incredibly proud to be associated with. Due to repeated and extended Covid restrictions and lockdowns which followed, 2020 and 2021 proved challenging for venues nationwide to remain open for subsequent exhibitions. However, following a major renovation and refurbishment in 2022, I was honoured to be invited back as the initial contributing artist in June 2022.
Again proving popular with dog walkers, local community and residents, I returned for a two month exhibition in 2023, and it is due to the repeated success at Bedford's Park that led to contributing to Hanningfield. The facilities provide large outdoor space with views of the Capital, as well as a deer sanctuary, coffee shop and educational room.
December 2019 Pre Renovation.
June 2022 Post Renovation.
Belfair's Park, Leigh on Sea
I added Belfair's Park Visitor's Centre to the list of site's I am involved with within the trust as of 2024. Enjoying a two day weekend showcasing my work in person and meeting with local residents and regular visitors, was a very successful and positive event. Demonstrating how pieces are created start to finish, painting on site was a great way to show my process from initial sketching to finished painted product. The centre is on the Essex Coast near Leigh on Sea, and has large facilities, trails, climbing frames and run a large selection of community events for both members and non members from outdoor theatre, to mosaic making, talks, and cream tea afternoons. I am now back twice a year at Belfair's which I thoroughly enjoy. Keep an eye out for dates throughout the year.
Thameside
I held my first two month long exhibition at Thameside Nature Discovery Park in 2025 at their fantastic facility on the Thames Estuary. It is a great venue for bird and ship watching over the water, a rooftop lookout over the Thames, and great play area for younger visitors. I am looking forward to returning in 2027.
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The Wetlands Centre
The WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes, Southwest London is a 105 acre nature reserve and Site of Special Interest (SSSI) featuring managed lakes, pools, and gardens. It offers a 'wild walk' with a wobbly walk, a wobbly bridge, otter feedings and bird hides as well as plenty of family friendly activities. I was honoured to have had a three month exhibition at the Gallery at the WWT from October through to December 2025. It is a beautiful venue and setting andone I can highly recommend for family days out and things to do and explore.
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Demonstrations
How an Avocet comes together.
LOOSE AVOCET BIRD
A QUICK BEE
In 4 minutes