Rosemarket based mixed media contemporary artist Drew Guest holds for the first time in Pembrokeshire a solo exhibition in September.  The word journey means many different things to many different people but for this exhibition it tells of Drew's journey as an emerging artist.  From moving from South Wales to Pembrokeshire, to the North East of England, and the knowledge of art that he gained there, and moving back to Pembrokeshire in 2005, every experience in between has influenced the creation of his art and has brought him to where he is today.  This is his first solo exhibition in the county that he now considers to be home.  Drew's exhibition is being held at Pembroke Dock Library Gallery, Water Street, Pembroke Dock from Friday September 1st until, Saturday September 30th.  The mixed media paintings showcased in the exhibition are a selection of those created over the past year or so and come from many different series of paintings, each with it's own distinct theme.  They show different moods, ideas and states of mind, which, though not always immediately perceived from the art, were essential in each painting's conception and lie beneath it's painted surface.  Drew's paintings can also be seen in various galleries, including the Waterfront Gallery in Milford Haven, The Narberth Gallery, The King Street Gallery in Carmarthen, and the Blue Ball Restaurant in Tenby.  Exhibitions to date include: The Mayor of Darlington's annual Ball, The Myles Meehan Gallery, The Town Hall Gallery, The Dolphin Centre and the Mayors Chamber all in Darlington, Co Durham, The Small Gallery, Carmarthen, Milford Haven Town Hall, Milford Haven Library, Bewdley Gateway Exhibition, Worcestershire, and The Mid Wales Open Art Exhibition in Ceredigion.

Pupils take part in abstract art attack

Rosemarket artist Drew Guest was delighted to help pupils at Mary Immaculate School, Haverfordwest, just before the school holidays.  Drew, a 28 yr old mixed media painter, spent a week with the children, arranging different projects for each of the three years taking part.  Based on abstract art, each pupil painted a small canvas which was then hung together to form a mural. Drew was helped by art co-ordinator Kelly O'Neill, teachers Laura Matthews, Sarah Fellows and Sue Roberts.  Drew, whose work can be seen in various galleries throughout the county, also has several solo exhibitions planned during the next year.