Frances Daws is an award-winning contemporary artist whose work explores themes of memory, colour theory, and our deep-rooted connection to the natural world. Her practice is shaped by a profound love of the outdoors—whether it’s the rhythmic power of waves along the Cornish coast or the delicate intricacy of a frost-covered oak leaf found in nearby fields.

Working across abstract painting and intricate folk-inspired printmaking, Daws blends fluid, expressive forms with stylised motifs, creating pieces that are rich in texture and narrative. Her use of strong, earthy colour palettes reflects a sensitivity to seasonal change and landscape.

Now based in the historic National Trust village of Lacock, Wiltshire, Daws draws daily inspiration from her surroundings. Her sketchbook accompanies her on walks through the area, capturing fleeting moments that later evolve into finished works. This intimate, observational approach lends her work a quiet depth and authenticity, connecting personal experience with broader themes of place and memory.