'Our Friends in the Country'

Our Friends in the Country is a new series of work, completed in 2025.  It brings Quentin's figures into rural settings, endowing them with playful narratives and gentle companionship. While specific situations may vary, the consistent use of watercolour and pen conjures delicate yet vivacious scenes – where every brushstroke is alive with possibility.

This series continues Quentin's long-standing fascination with placing unlikely companions in a variety of encounters: from airborne conversations to whimsical birdwatching. These country friends echo his recurring themes of freedom, friendship, and quietly subversive wonder.

As Quentin himself notes, drawing “looks as though it is done on the spur of the moment,” yet even such freewheeling sketches are underpinned by subtle planning and thoughtful intent.

This is Quentin's first exhibition at The Sherborne, 'Dorset's Premier Cultural Hub', where his works are on show in its recently-refurbished historic Georgian townhouse.  The exhibition is free to enter, and open daily from 10.30am.