Sussex Nightstop | Artist Open Houses 2026

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Charity Art Sale

Thank you for stopping by. Here you can explore a diverse collection of artworks generously donated by AOH artists, all in support of Sussex Nightstop’s mission to help young people sleep safe.

When you purchase an artwork, it directly supports Sussex Nightstop’s efforts providing short-term, accommodation and support to young people facing homelessness in our city. If you’d like to view the artwork, just click on the lot number and see where it’s on show. You can either buy at the artist's house or contact us for payment details.

We also have our own open house - no. 3 on the Hanover & Queen's Park Trail - where you can see bold pop art; characterful illustrated prints and quirky originals; embroidery and fabric art; expressionist art; dark botanical photography; fine jewellery, handcrafted homewares and wooden heirlooms. All set in a welcoming house serving cake and refreshments in a garden oasis.

Thank you for your interest and support. If you like the sound of what we do and want to get involved, please take a look at our rewarding volunteering opportunities. And if you want to buy great art at affordable price, start browsing.

If you have questions, please write to [email protected]

A hand‑knitted lobster plush lying on a patterned rug. The lobster has rust‑red claws, legs, and tail, with a cream‑coloured body and a decorative yellow, black, and brown motif around the top of the torso. The knitted texture is soft and detailed, giving the lobster a stylized, crafted appearance.

LOT 01
Lobster in a sweater
Karla Courtney
Alpaca wool blend

£69

The artwork is an acrylic painting on canvas showing a surreal object flying through a clear blue sky. The object blends two familiar forms: the front half resembles the rounded metal nose of an aircraft or rocket, smooth and reflective, with a deep blue sheen and small rivet‑like dots suggesting panels. Attached to this metallic nose is the skirt of a badminton shuttlecock, painted as white, feather‑like structures that flare outward. The feathers are crisp and bright, contrasting with the sleek, heavy look of the aircraft nose. The sky behind it is a uniform, vivid blue, with no clouds or landscape—just open space, which makes the hybrid object appear to be soaring freely. The overall mood is playful and imaginative, mixing the lightness of a shuttlecock with the engineered precision of aviation. The acrylic medium gives the surface a slightly textured, hand‑painted feel, especially in the feathered section, while the nose appears smoother and more polished.

LOT 02
Fallen from the same sky
Ian Daniels
Oil on canvas

£180

A handcrafted wooden bowl sits on a wooden surface. The bowl has a rough, textured exterior with visible carved grooves and tool marks, giving it a rustic, handmade feel. Its interior is smooth and polished, showing the natural grain of the wood. Behind it is a plain, light‑coloured wall that keeps the focus on the bowl’s craftsmanship and organic texture.

LOT 03
Carved bowl
Curio Studio, Tom Wilson
Sycamore wood

£50

A bright, pop‑art style poster filled with bold, saturated colors and swirling decorative shapes. Large three‑dimensional yellow and orange letters spell the word “YOU” at the top and bottom of the image. In the center, the word “LOVE” appears in the same bold style. Flowing blue and pink ribbon banners weave through the composition, carrying the handwritten phrases: “give a little” above, and “and it all comes back to” below. At the center is a red heart with golden wings and a glowing flame rising from it. The background features radiating blue rays that make the colorful lettering and heart stand out dramatically. The overall style is energetic, retro, and celebratory.

LOT 04
Give a little love
Dave Pop
Giclee print

£65

A vibrant, pop‑art style illustration filled with bold colors and swirling decorative shapes. At the center is a large red heart with golden wings and a small flame on top. Across the heart, the word “is” is written in blue. Surrounding the heart are bright pink ribbon banners with the words “LOVE” above and “LOVE” below, forming the phrase “LOVE is LOVE.” The background is a mix of orange, blue, yellow, and purple with ornate, swirling patterns that give the artwork an energetic, celebratory feel.

LOT 05
Love is love
Dave Pop
Giclee print

£65

A colorful painting of a small round café-style table covered with a red plaid tablecloth. On the table sits a blue decorative vase filled with tall, vibrant flowers, including sunflowers and purple and orange blossoms. Next to the vase is a bottle of red wine, a filled wine glass, and a white plate holding a slice of layered pink cake topped with a cherry. A wooden chair with slatted backrest stands beside the table. The background is painted in bright turquoise, with a small framed abstract portrait hanging on the wall, showing a stylized face in bold colors. Green leafy plants peek in from the corners of the image, framing the scene. The overall style is playful and painterly, with thick outlines and lively, saturated colours.

LOT 06
Irresponsible lunch
Novak James
Acrylic and pencil on canvas

£400

A close‑up photograph of several deep magenta ranunculus flowers against a dark, almost black background. The central flower is sharply focused, revealing many tightly layered, delicate petals that form a spiral pattern leading toward a darker center. Surrounding blooms appear slightly blurred, creating a soft, dreamy effect. The lighting highlights the velvety texture and rich color gradients of the petals, ranging from dark pink to lighter, almost glowing edges.

LOT 07
Ranunculus
Dianna Jazwinski
Photographic print mounted on MDF

£120

An artwork depicting a soft, textured landscape. In the background, a long jagged cliff formation stretches horizontally, rendered in dark and light earthy tones. Below the cliffs, the foreground is filled with tall meadow grasses and wildflowers. The grasses are illustrated with sweeping, curved white lines that create a sense of movement, as if wind is blowing through them. Among the green and yellow hues of the field, pale flowers with delicate petals stand scattered throughout. The overall color palette is muted greens, light yellows, and soft blues, giving the image a calm, natural atmosphere. The style resembles a combination of printmaking and painting, with visible textures and layered marks.

LOT 08
Cuckmere cliff
Jacqui Smith
Linocut and block print on paper

£55

A minimalist artwork on a plain, off‑white canvas showing the outline of a open human palm created entirely from long, colorful embroidery threads. Multiple strands of thread in shades of blue, red, yellow, and orange trail downward from each point of the palm, creating long vertical lines that hang loosely toward the bottom of the canvas. The style is delicate and airy, giving the impression of motion and suspension. The image is framed in a simple white frame.

LOT 09
Reach
Trevor Wilkinson
Embroidery thread on stained calico

£180

A pair of small silver drop earrings displayed on a smooth grey background. Each earring has a thin, circular hook and a round dangling charm. The charm is a flat disc covered in a raised, textured pattern made of tiny evenly spaced bumps arranged in concentric circles. The metal has a polished, reflective finish.

LOT 10
Earrings
Martine Jans
Sterling silver

£155

A square cushion with a light beige fabric cover shown against a plain white background. The front of the cushion features a series of abstract embroidered line shapes in various colors. These stitched lines include curved, looping, and angular forms in red, teal, yellow, black, peach, and blue. The shapes are arranged loosely across the surface without forming any recognizable image or text. The cushion appears soft and evenly filled, with slightly rounded corners and a small black fabric tag on the right edge.

LOT 11
Abstract cushion
Plinth Home
Hand embroidery

£70

A framed landscape painting showing a riverside or lakeside scene. In the foreground, tall grasses and reeds in shades of beige, green, and brown stretch upward with bold, textured brushstrokes. Behind them, calm reflective water occupies the center of the painting, capturing patches of light blue and soft yellow highlights. On either side of the water, two leafless trees with dark, expressive branches stand partly submerged. A long, dark hillside runs across the left side of the background, contrasting with a bright sky filled with streaks of blue, white, and grey cloud patterns. The painting is framed in a light wooden frame and is shown hanging against a muted green wall.

LOT 12
Breathing space
Shanni Collins
Acrylic and inks on canvas

£195

A wide bangle made from fine knitted wire mesh. The material is semi‑transparent, allowing light to pass through the open weave. The bangle features horizontal bands of color, shifting from deep purple to coppery brown tones. The structure appears lightweight and flexible, with a uniform cylindrical shape and evenly knitted texture. It is displayed on a plain white surface.

LOT 13
Knitted bangle
Cath Laffan
Coloured copper wire

£20

A graphic poster titled “Brighton & Hove Hues” showing a grid of 24 coloured squares arranged in six rows and four columns. Each square features a different solid colour with a playful name printed beneath it. The background is dark grey, and the title is centered near the top in white text, with the words “Colourful Language – Est. 2020” above it. The colours and labels, row by row from left to right, are: Row 1: – Pale cream labelled Chip Thief – Soft mustard yellow labelled Organic Hummus – Light grey labelled Free Soup – Mid blue labelled Sea Swim Row 2: – Warm beige labelled Vegan – Mid brown labelled Out for a Waffle – Pale green labelled Beach Hut – Bright sky blue labelled Best Days Row 3: – Light pink labelled Salty Rim – Bright yellow labelled Big Lemon – Aqua turquoise labelled Beryl BTN – Strong blue labelled Deck Chair Row 4: – Coral red labelled Low Tide Sunset – Rich brown labelled Lockdown Labradorable – Dusty teal labelled Regency Railings – Deep navy labelled Albion Row 5: – Soft peach‑pink labelled Hum Doff – Bright red‑pink labelled Polyamory – Vivid green labelled Party Politics – Dark grey‑blue labelled Last Train Row 6: – Bright hot pink labelled Dry Robe – Burgundy labelled Micro Brewery – Deep green labelled Wheelie Bin – Charcoal black labelled Murmuration

LOT 14
Brighton and Hove hues
Lara Bowen
Giclee print

£130

LOT 15
Frock & Fringe 'Lady'
Sarah Fitzpatrick
Mixed media

£35

A framed print of a large purple anemone flower with layered petals and a yellow center is propped upright against a wall on a wooden surface. The background of the print is a solid bright orange. Below the print lies a certificate of authenticity, a metal tube of light‑orange printing ink, and a wooden‑handled roller tool.

LOT 16
Anemone
Betti Jordan
Lino relief print

£25

LOT 17
Sylvaticus series No. 5
Sarah Mitchener
Metallic acrylic on paper

£120

A white sculptural object in the shape of an acoustic guitar is shown lying on a light surface. The guitar has simplified, stylised details, including a flat body, a round sound hole, raised bridge, and a fretboard without marked frets. Thin white wires represent the strings, some loosely curved and not fully attached. The entire guitar is monochromatic white, creating strong shadows cast to the left due to bright directional lighting. The shadow forms an elongated, soft‑edged silhouette of the guitar’s body and neck on the background.

LOT 18
Songs IX
Simon David Eden
Photographic print

£165

A decorative ceramic plate with a scalloped, gold‑rimmed edge is shown against a plain white background. The center of the plate features a line‑drawn portrait of a person from the shoulders up. The portrait is drawn in dark green lines, showing the head, neck, and upper torso. Surrounding the head and hair are hand‑painted floral designs in soft purples, pinks, and greens, some appearing to blend into the hair. Additional small floral elements are scattered around the lower part of the portrait. The plate’s surface has a vintage, slightly ornate style, with gold detailing around the rim.

LOT 19
Juventius in the field of kisses
Tony Mentel
Ceramics

£50

A landscape painting by artist Jane showing rolling countryside viewed from an elevated position. The foreground is filled with soft green fields painted in broad, textured brushstrokes, with small patches of yellow suggesting wildflowers. The land slopes gently downward toward the middle distance, where the greens become cooler and more muted. In the background, distant hills stretch across the horizon beneath a pale grey‑blue sky. The overall colour palette is subdued and natural, with layered greens, muted yellows, and soft blues, and the surface of the painting shows visible brush texture throughout.

LOT 20
Looking west from Ditchling Beacon
Jane Palmer
Oil on paper

£230

A silver ring displayed on a light wooden surface with fine horizontal grain lines. The ring features a large, flat, oval‑shaped top with a hammered texture made up of small, evenly spaced circular impressions. Near the center of the oval are two raised polished silver dots, one slightly larger than the other. The ring band is smooth and rounded, attached to the back of the oval top. The metal surface reflects light softly, highlighting the textured pattern.

LOT 21
Brass dam ring
Thea Wates
925 sterling silver

£120

An atmospheric woodland scene painted in warm autumn colours. Tall, dark tree trunks and twisting branches frame a winding path leading into the distance. Layers of orange, gold and deep red light glow through the trees, with textured brushstrokes suggesting leaves and undergrowth.

LOT 22
Stanmer woods
Ruth Urbanowicz
Acrylic ink on canvas

£50

A framed artwork mounted on white mat board showing a single botanical frond printed in brown‑gold ink. The frond is slender and slightly curved, with many fine, narrow leaflets extending from a central stem, resembling a fern or conifer branch. It is positioned diagonally across a plain white background. The paper has a soft, textured surface, and the overall composition is minimal, focusing attention on the delicate linear details of the plant form.

LOT 23
Botanical study
Dinah Dufton
Gold metal leaf on paper

£75

A colourful illustrated poster titled “An Alphabet of Brighton” with the subtitle “by Alej Ez” at the top. Below the title is a grid of illustrated squares arranged alphabetically from A to Z. Each square contains a large letter and a small black‑and‑white or colour illustration representing a Brighton landmark, event, or local reference, with a short label beneath. Examples include A for Albion, B for Bandstand, C for Cricket, D for Dome, and E for Elm Trees. Other references include Brighton Festival Fringe, the Sea Lanes, the Marina, Naked Bike Ride, Artists Open Houses, Pride, Quadrophenia, the Rampion Wind Farm, the West Pier, the Duke of York’s cinema, and the Zip Line. The illustrations use a limited palette of bright colours such as pink, yellow, blue, orange, and purple, set against white margins. The overall style is playful, graphic, and poster‑like, celebrating Brighton culture and landmarks.

LOT 24
An alphabet of Brighton XXVI
Alej Ez
Illustration art

£79

A decorated rectangular box with an ornate bronze‑textured surface, featuring raised patterns and small sculptural details. One side shows a collage‑style image with a classical face and printed numbers. The box rests on a white stool against a neutral background.

LOT 25
Tarot art box
Lucy Stearman
Wooden box

£50

LOT 26
Portrait of a puffin
Myles Dacre
Acrylic on canvas

£195

LOT 27
A view from Brighton beach
Sea Shucksmith
Pen and charcoal

£80

LOT 28
A garden to keep
Lorna Davies
Dried and pressed flowers

£90

LOT 29
London Road viaduct
Ellie O'Neill
Framed giclee print

£85

LOT 30
Jug
Linda Hurley
Hand-built ceramic

£23

LOT 31
Yemen
Linda Burris Webster
Giclee print

£100

LOT 32
Saudi Arabia
Linda Burris Webster
Giclee print

£100

LOT 33
China
Linda Burris Webster
Giclee print

£125

LOT 34
T-Rex
Danni Durai
Enamelled wire and wire lights

£89

8 MILES AWAY COLLECTION BY TONY MILLS - SELECT PRINTS @£30 each

Local artist and Artist of the Year 2024 Tony Mills was inspired to create a collection of eight paintings in response to the poise, calmness and resilience of a homeless person living in a bus shelter near his home. The collection - entitled 8 Miles Away - was named after the first painting and refers to the lights of the wind farm, eight miles out in the sea behind where he slept, which ironically generates warmth for over 400,000 homes. The originals sold for charity in 2020, but giclee prints are available online sized from A5 to A1 on his website and he kindly donates proceeds to Sussex Nightstop. You can also buy these prints in A4 size from our open house.

4 Miles Away - The man who sold the world
A4

3 Miles Away - The kiss
22cm x 22 cm

1 Mile Away - The power and the glory
A4

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