Hi, I'm Tracy Dovey, a multidisciplinary artist based in the New Forest, Hampshire inspired by folk customs and wild places.. My practice spans painting, drawing, installation, and public art, with a background in film and animation that informs how I tell stories through visuals. I've exhibited widely in galleries and open shows and collaborate on community arts projects across the region. When I'm not making work, I run weekly life drawing and drawing workshops at village halls around the New Forest , helping people connect with place and creativity.…

Tracy Dovey

Hi, I'm Tracy Dovey, a multidisciplinary artist based in the New Forest, Hampshire inspired by folk customs and wild places.. My practice spans painting, drawing, installation, and public art, with a background in film and animation that informs how I tell stories through visuals. I've exhibited widely in galleries and open shows and collaborate on community arts projects across the region. When I'm not making work, I run weekly life drawing and drawing workshops at village halls around the New Forest , helping people connect with place and creativity.…

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Hi, I’m Tracy Dovey, a multidisciplinary artist based in the New Forest, Hampshire inspired by folk customs and wild places… My practice spans painting, drawing, installation, and public art, with a background in film and animation that informs how I tell stories through visuals.

I’ve exhibited widely in galleries and open shows and collaborate on community arts projects across the region. When I’m not making work, I run weekly life drawing and drawing workshops at village halls around the New Forest , helping people connect with place and creativity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artist at Eliza Carthy
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Commissioned to do the cover art for Eliza Carthys Queen of the Whirl album
Commissioned Artist at Hares of Hampshire
January 1, 2022 - Present
Commissioned for public art project featuring hares of Hampshire.
Artwork for CD Covers at Eliza Carthy
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created artwork for four CD covers; collaboration with Eliza Carthy, a prominent figure in folk music.
Artist-in-Residence at Brisons Veor Residency
January 1, 2023 - Present
Residency at Brisons Veor Residency, Cape Cornwall; ongoing practice with public exhibitions.

Education

Master of Arts at University of Southampton
October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2022
MA FINE ART DISTINCTION Winchester School of Art
HND Film and Animation at Southampton Institute
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991
HNC Garden Design at Sparsholt College
January 1, 2018 - June 23, 2026
MA Fine Art at Winchester School of Art
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Turning Point Bursary
January 1, 2022 - June 23, 2026
MA Fine Art (Distinction)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
    Folklore of The New Forest

    A series of paintings inspired by folklore of the New Forest and to be used in a calendar, greetings cards and the official New Forest Folklore Society Tarot deck. 2026

    Queen of the Whirl Eliza Carthy Artist
    I was commissioned in 2022 by Eliza Carthy to do the cover art for her four album release Queen of the Whirl illustrator designer artist painter albumcover folkmusic I did four paintings depicting Eliza for each record in the anniversary box set.…
    Queen of the Whirl Eliza Carthy Artist
    I was commissioned in 2022 by Eliza Carthy to do the cover art for her four album release Queen of the Whirl illustrator designer artist painter albumcover folkmusic I did four paintings depicting Eliza for each record in the anniversary box set.…
    Queen of the Whirl Eliza Carthy Artist
    I was commissioned in 2022 by Eliza Carthy to do the cover art for her four album release Queen of the Whirl illustrator designer artist painter albumcover folkmusic I did four paintings depicting Eliza for each record in the anniversary box set.…
    Queen of the Whirl Eliza Carthy Artist
    I was commissioned in 2022 by Eliza Carthy to do the cover art for her four album release Queen of the Whirl illustrator designer artist painter albumcover folkmusic I did four paintings depicting Eliza for each record in the anniversary box set.…

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