Oxmarket are delighted to welcome back Sandra Izard for a solo exhibition in the Wilson Gallery. Sandra moved to Chichester at the age of 4. Now based in the nearby village of Slindon, her work is deeply rooted in the landscape of West Sussex. The South Downs, together with the intimate world of the local pond and her garden, form a continuing presence within her practice. Drawing and painting have long been both instinct and necessity. During walks, she gathers impressions through quick sketches and handwritten notes, later developing these observations into resolved works in the studio. These initial marks capture light, movement and atmosphere, allowing memory and emotion to shape the finished piece as much as direct observation. Largely self-taught, Sandra works across mixed media, allowing each subject to determine its materials and process. Colour plays a central role in her work; layered washes, translucent veils and unexpected tonal contrasts evoke shifting skies, changing seasons and reflected light. Her palette ranges from muted, contemplative hues to moments of heightened intensity, mirroring the rhythms of the natural world. Texture is equally important. Surfaces are built through layering, scraping, and reworking, creating depth and a tactile quality that invites close viewing. Fluid passages of watercolour sit alongside more structured marks, producing a dialogue between spontaneity and control. Influenced by artists such as Ivon Hitchens and Peter Iden, her work reflects a profound sense of place, balancing abstraction and representation. Renowned particularly for her watercolours, she captures fleeting moments in the flora and fauna of the South Downs with sensitivity and vitality. Sandra’s work has been widely exhibited and is held in private collections internationally. Commissions include work for the National Trust and illustration for a children’s book