Sam Chivers Brighton Artists Open HousesThursday December 13th

Caught the New England House [46] show today – a trail all by itself, over six floors in an extraordinarily hideous building rejuventated by a colony of artists, craftspeople and small businesses producing out of the units on each floor. A sometimes slightly eerie atmosphere, as Christmas music echoes down the concrete corridors, and quite a lot of mulled wine going on.

On Level 2 I spotted John Dilnot's insect and bird -inspired prints, especially Startled, his print of glowing green starlings in a tree. Sadly Create photographic studio and gallery opposite were missed off the exhibitor list, so be sure to take a look.

Lots to see on Level 3 [plus cafe] then to Level four. Especially liked Sue Haseltine's Pink Peony painting here. Read more of this post