Frances Payne is a British artist specialising in Linoprint and watercolour processes. Her work is inspired by the natural rhythms of the seasons, nature, and folklore. Below is a summary of her artistic qualifications and past exhibitions, offering a small window into her creative journey so far.

Education

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Lifelong Learning. OUTSTANDING. Huddersfield University, UK. 2018.
  • Masters Degree in Creative Practice. MERIT. Harrogate College of Art, UK. 2016.
  • HE Diploma in Visual Culture & Communication. The Open University, UK. 2013.
  • Foundation Studies in Art & Design. York St John University, UK. 2003.

Exhibitions

  • Bravo Studios Open Studios. Knaresborough, UK. 2025.

  • Nidderdale Open Studios. Nidderdale, UK. 2013 - 2018, 2020, 2022.

  • Zinc (Solo Exhibition), Harrogate, UK. 2020.

  • Verge (Group Show). Rural Arts, Thirsk, UK. 2019.

  • PAWA Studio Exhibition (Group Show). Tresillian Art Centre. Nedlands, Western Australia. 2019.

  • Hidden Landscapes (Collaborative Group Exhibition). Inspired by Gallery. Danby, UK. 2018.

  • Bards, Idols and Liars (Collaborative Group Exhibition). Leeds City Library. Leeds, UK. 2017.

  • Imaginarium (Solo Exhibition). Harrogate Library & Harrogate Theatre. Harrogate, UK. 2016 & 2017.

  • Mercer Gallery Open. Mercer Gallery. Harrogate, UK. 2015.

  • The Way Through The Woods (Featured Artist). Heart Gallery, Hebden Bridge, UK. 2015.

  • Celebration of HOST (Featured Artist). Huddersfield Train Station. Huddersfield, UK. 2014.

  • Leyburn Festival of Arts (Group Show). Leyburn, UK. 2012.

  • HOST Art Walk (Open Studios). Bagshaw Museum. Batley, UK. 2011.

  • Art in the Pen (Panel selected art show). Skipton Auction Mart. Skipton, UK. 2009, 2012 & 2014.

  • The Art Collective @ Brimham Rocks. National Trust. UK. 2007 - 2010.

  • The Art Collective @ Salsa Posada. Harrogate, UK. 2006 - 2011.