Fire and earth are the two main constituents in Anthea Eames' striking abstract paintings.  She makes her own paints from ochres, clays, rocks and other natural materials capable of being ground into powder.  Her powerful and tactile works are made by blending the pigment with acrylic resins and by burning and carving patterns into wood. The earthy quality of her richly textured wooden panels extends to their subject matter including rocky landscapes, rolling hills, desert plains, gnarled trees and ancient places which have a particular and personal resonance for her.  A long period spent living and working in Africa and visits to other parts of the world including Australia, continue to influence her work in both colour and design.
Anthea trained at the Norwich School of Art and Design where she graduated in 1989 with a BA Hons in Graphic Design.
She also has a teaching qualification from Reading University and works as a freelance artist and tutor from her studio in Norwich.
Originals or prints can be purchased directly from the artist and she also works to commission.