Bob Iles – Artist

Bob Iles

‘If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting.’ – David Bowie

Welcome, I’m an artist working out of Somerset in south west England, enjoying drawing and sculptural works in all media and forms. I have always been passionate about creating art, finding immense joy in every step of the process, from the initial conception to the completion of the finished piece.

Having studied at a young age at an art college, I cultivated a love for both 2D imagery, as well as sculpting in various mediums. Inspiration comes from everything around me, including nature, architecture, social comments and the complexities of the human experience.

I have only in recent years come back to producing my own art, having worked with wonderful people with learning difficulties for many years and bringing up children, I have now found the time to come back to it, and enjoying every moment. interested in Charcoal drawing, pastel painting and sculpture but never stop trying new things and learning as I go.

A charcoal drawing called Life on a grave 2023 by Bob Iles — Life on a grave

2024 – Ilfracombe Open Studios
2024 – Dec – 1st Solo exhibition at Somerton, Somerset
2025 – Feb – Solo exhibition at Bruton Somerset
2025 – Exhibited at the Ilminster Arts centre open
2025 – Exhibited at the Mall galleries, London (Royal society of Marine artists open)
2025 – SAW Somerset open studio 2025
2025 – ACE Arts open 2025
2025 – Bath Royal society Open 2025
2025 – BATH Art Fair October, November and December
2026 – (Coming up) BATH Contemporary ART Fairs October, November and December
2026 – (Coming up) September Brixham High Street group exhibition (more information to come)
2026 – (Coming up) September DEVON Open Studios 2026

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Bob is also a proud member of the following groups and an active member in his local community