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Barry Parkinson

Barry was an accomplished artist and a member of the prestigious Liver Sketch Club until he had a stroke nine years ago, which left him unable to paint.  Not one to be defeated he painstakingly taught himself to paint using his left hand. He became a member of the Formby Conquest group, and his amazing ... Read more »

Jovi Edwards

Jovi Edwards joined the Epsom group when we started in February 2022 and has been a committed member, attending almost every week. She works very hard and always completes her artwork during the two hours she is with us. Jovi loves the ideas and varied materials we offer her and has achieved very creative results ... Read more »

Lindsey and Paul Heard

“We have been members of Conquest Art Group at Reigate Park Church for over eight years now.  We look forward to every Wednesday through the year that the art group runs. The volunteers, Kathy, Renate and Pat are so welcoming, friendly, supportive and hard-working. We have made long-term friendships and the weekly laughter, fun, care ... Read more »

Duncan Siggers

I have been going to Conquest Art now in Woking since October 2019. I have really enjoyed my time meeting people and getting better at my artwork, I now have my paintings on Instagram and have now got a collection of around 800 paintings! I paint every day now and it helps me with my ... Read more »

Robert Phillips

Robert has amazed us all with his dedication to improving his painting skills since he made the decision to join the Cobham group in October last year. Robert does not always find social situations easy,  but has found our small group to be friendly and welcoming when he has been feeling depressed. Regular therapy and ... Read more »

Janice Brown

Janice finds the Dorking group very enjoyable and interesting as all the members do different things. She very much enjoys coming to the group and has made many friendships. She looks out for people and was a great help when Nicola (new group leader) started with regards to personalities. Janice has expanded her art work ... Read more »

Patricia Blakeman

Patricia (Pat) has benefitted greatly from attending the Epsom group. She lost her husband seven years ago, she felt isolated and lonely, she also suffers from visual impairment which is sadly worsening. Conquest Art (CA) has been a life line for her, giving her a reason to go out each week. Pat loves coming to ... Read more »

Stephen Wagland

Stephen is a wheelchair user and is one of the founder members of the Ashtead Group which was started on the 4th July 2017. Stephen had never painted before attending the group. He is enthusiastic about his painting and has not missed a meeting since July 2017. Stephen has tried various mediums including using pallet ... Read more »

Katy Dare

Since Katy joined the Bridport group, she has been inspired to develop her creativity. She’s been open to using different media and learning new techniques. In her own words this is how she feels about Conquest Art… “I really like attending the Bridport group, it’s given me a chance to improve my artwork and become ... Read more »

John Reynalds

John is 85 and has various illness, which affects his mobility. His motivation for joining the Ashtead group was to get out and try something new, he had never painted before. Since July 2017, he has made very good progress, particularly with a pallet knife. John was a carpenter and the volunteers thought he may ... Read more »