Wivenhoe Cafe & Gallery presents Boats and Birds, an exhibition by Colchester-based artist Lee Thomas. With a background in graphic design and illustration, Lee brings his passion for transforming the ordinary into extraordinary works of art. Inspired by nature, sea life, and unexpected urban elements, Lee’s creations capture both the raw beauty and subtle poetry of the world around us.

Working across digital and traditional media, Lee combines drawings, mark-making, and photography with vibrant acrylic canvases to depict seascapes, boats, and animals. His work invites viewers to see the familiar in new, thought-provoking ways – whether through the textures of crumbling walls woven into his landscapes or by capturing the delicate spirit of birds in flight.