Weald Contemporary is thrilled to welcome the talented Alexander Johnson as the next guest artist for our upcoming Drink and Draw session on Wednesday, 7th May. Known for his expressive style and dynamic use of colour, Johnson brings a fresh and imaginative energy to everything he creates. We caught up with him in advance of the session.

Peter James Field is an artist whose work bridges the gap between fine art and illustration, capturing the essence of his subjects with precision and depth. Whether painting for gallery exhibitions, illustrating for renowned fashion brands, or chronicling daily life in his decade-long visual diary project, his work is marked by keen observation and a unique personal touch.

We caught up with Tom Scotcher ahead of our greatly anticipated Drink and Draw session to talk art, inspiration, and what to expect from the Weald Contemporary Drink and Draw experience!.

Meg’s pieces for Under the Laurels explore the motif of a single figure within a landscape, whether represented by a person, an animal, or a solitary tree. This approach speaks to themes of solitude, simplicity, and the sublime. Her ability to reflect ambivalence—a sense of beauty and loss—is deeply influenced by the environmental crises of our time, making her work both poignant and relevant. We caught up with meg to discover more about her life and influences.

Influenced by folk customs, the Arts & Crafts movement, and artists like Paul Nash and Dora Carrington, Compton’s work explores the interplay between intimate personal mythologies and broader cultural archetypes. Recurring motifs, such as the wooden horse, serve as symbols of familial memory and myth, inviting viewers to reflect on the fluidity of time, narrative, and identity.