Dartmothian artist has decorated the walls of the Flavel Arts Centre with her paintings and mosaics throughout September.

Julie Routley, a locally born Artist has returned to her home town of Dartmouth with her first solo show of art inspired by nature.

The exhibition which started on September 4 is open at The Flavel Centre until Sunday, September 23.

Julie’s keen eye for detail and colour creates a stunning visual narrative of British wildlife, from the delicate wings of a butterfly to the regal pose of a golden eagle.

Her love for art started at a young age as she spent her childhood in Dartmouth. The local artist admitted it had always been her ambition to have an exhibition in the town.

The local artist said: “The inspiration for my work comes from the sheer mystery and beauty of the British countryside with the awareness of how delicate and threatened the wildlife and landscape is.

“With my work I hope to portray the intricate detail and ethereal beauty of each of the subjects in such a way that makes the viewer want to stand for a while, trace the outline of a feather, absorb the colour of a foxes eye and begin to see, maybe for the first time the amazing beauty of things we take for granted.”