Alongside internationally acclaimed artists such as Cecil Rice (whose dramatic painting of the West Pier graces the front of this year's AOH brochure), Harvey Daniels and Shirley Trevana, there are plenty of other well known artists, designers and illustrators on show at the Open Houses often taking a break from their regular work to expose a more arty side to the public.

A case in point is Brian Grimwood, who now lives in Patcham and exhibits at The Dragonfly House, 48 Ditchling Rise. Brian has been responsible for many high-profile design jobs, including the logos for the Edinburgh International Festival and the BBC Proms. At the Open Houses he is able to show more personal work, exhibiting his spontaneous original ink drawings done for sheer pleasure, alongside prints of his blues heroes.
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