Some of the Welsh rural heartland comes to Tenby in the form of paintings by Cenarth based artist Debbie Dunbar, who is exhibiting at Art Matters Gallery in Tenby during October.

Debbie’s paintings are mostly in oil and feature a mixture of subjects including country life, livestock and horses, children on the beach, still life and landscapes.

After gaining her degree in graphic design and illustration, Debbie worked in the graphics industry before moving to West Wales. Here, she and her husband run the Mochrum Stud of Welsh Cobs and part bred horses, combining two of her passions — painting, and being in close contact with the spirited breed of horse she most admires. Debbie, who is now a successful equine artist, favours a representational approach, which relies on observation, attention to detail and a thorough knowledge of the subject, while interpreting the vitality and personality of the animal. This has earned her Associate membership of the Society of Equestrian Artists and commissions from HRH Prince of Wales’ private collection and the King’s Troop.

Debbie has said: “As a painter, I enjoy the diverse challenges of working on a commission, with the discipline it demands of me to produce an accurate portrait, while still capturing the character and soul of the subject.

“I also enjoy the freedom that I have to express myself and capture the diverse spirit of the world as I see it around me.

“Each way of working has its own appeal and each contributes something to the other. ”

The exhibition runs until October 28th, daily except Wednesday, from 10am to 5pm, at Art Matters Gallery in Tenby. Entry is free.

The Art Matters Gallery shows original art by some of the best Welsh and British artists throughout the year.

The building conceals six galleries, the large ground floor space has exhibitions which change around every four weeks, while the five upstairs galleries host a changing selection of work.

For more information, telephone 01834 843375. The entire exhibition will also be shown online at www.artmatters.org.uk.