Local Hove artist Val Fawbert is exhibiting her unique paintings at her own City Retreat venue. Here's how she describes her work:

'I feel at one using a tactile hands on process involving printing, rolling, scraping, exploring and incorporating textures of the canvas.

'I work on site achieving initial drawings, using charcoal on pre-treated canvas, adding final touches using giant oil sticks, enhancing perspective and tone values.

'It is my preference to exhibit work without frames.'