WILDWOOD
I founded Wildwood Arts as a Dartmoor art gallery in 2017. The gallery succesfully represented hundreds of artists over the years. However, in 2026 I decided that the time had come for a new chapter in my life and for Wildwood. The demands of running the gallery had meant that I had neglected my own creativity. I craved the time needed to create in my home studio. Wildwood closed as a general art gallery in May 2026. It is now a gallery just for my own art, as well as a wonderful teaching space.
CHERI HUNSTON
Artist, illustrator, writer & teacher.
I am very lucky to live in such a wild place as Dartmoor. Exploring vast open moorland and tors, with it’s wild ponies, ravens and hares, to the sound of the skylarks and stonechats. I follow twisting rivers with kingfishers and herons, to lush temperate rainforests along the valleys where the badgers, deer and foxes roam, whilst the call of the cuckoo and laughter of the woodpecker fills the air. It is a constant source of inspiration. My work explores Dartmoor’s natural beauty and the characters of the birds and animals I encounter whilst walking my dog Claude. Usually a magical twist and implied narrative emerges as I imagine their other worlds and stories.
Art Blog
Updates from Cheri’s studio & new creations, to student work & news, plus occasional inspiring nature walks & interviews with fellow artists…
The Last Hurrah! Gallery Closing
Yes, it's a wrap. The gallery is now closed. We had a fabulous last weekend with lots of visitors and sales, but now are doors are closed to the public as artists come to collect their work. the gallery is no longer a 'general art gallery' and therefore we no longer...
Never a Dull Moment
The curious case of the sparkling Widgery. A customer called in the other day with a curious quandary. Why did the Victorian watercolour he purchased at auction have glitter all over it? He loved the painting but the glitter was detracting from the painting. Could I...
Fantastic First Painting
Emily had never used acrylics previously, or tackled a landscape. In fact, Emily says she is a complete beginner. You wouldn’t think so looking at this wonderful painting she has created! A natural talent that we look forward to seeing develop further. We focused on...
So Talented.
It’s a big thing as an amateur artist to finally say ‘yes I am proud of what I have created and it’s worth framing'. All artists both amateur and professional continually question themselves and their talent- unfortunately, the self-doubt never seems to stop, but...
So Proud
So proud of my art students… see what they have been unto and what they have created.
A Walk at Lowery on Dartmoor with textile artist, Jackie Gale.
A walk on Dartmoor and interview with textile artist Jackie Gale, discovering what she loves about Dartmoor and what inspires a textile artist.
The Dartmoor Artist: a walk and interview with David William Young.
Burrator Panorama by David William Young. An interesting, wonderful walk and interview with artist David William Young, on Friday evening. We meandered along the lane towards Cuckoo Rock at Burrator, David picking various leaves to munch on. The countryside is a...
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Wildwood Art Gallery,
The Old Sunday School,
Chapel Lane, Horrabridge,
Yelverton.
PL20 7SP
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