AN exhibition set in the front rooms, kitchens and gardens of a group of Pembrokeshire artists promises art at its most intimate.

The ‘Way Out West’ Open Studios is an exciting opportunity to view the works of local artists living on the Castlemartin peninsula in the environments where they have been created.

Much of the work to be featured is inspired by the spectacular landscape of the area.

Charlotte Cortazzi, one of the founders of the event, will throw open the doors of the home she shares with her partner, the Pembrokeshire-based sculptor Robert Jakes, whose work will also be featured.

Charlotte’s paintings weave vivid colours and textures with symbolic imagery conveying the history of the land while Robert carves and constructs sculptural features in wood for specific locations around Pembrokeshire.

Charlotte and Robert are among seven artists spread over four venues to the west of Pembroke whose artwork varies from chainsaw carved oak sculptures to paintings and from photography to stained glass.

There will be photographs by James Ramage and sculptures by Chris Sherratt at The Castlemartin Community Café Gallery, paintings by A. Shaun Kersey at The Golden Plover Art Gallery and the work of Eliot Baron and Miriam Scott will be featured at The Old Post Office, Maidenwells.

Leaflets detailing the artists involved are available at Pembroke Tourist Information Centre, The National Trust Stackpole Outdoor Learning Centre and other local venues or can be downloaded at www.wayoutwestgallery.co.uk/openstudios/

The 'Way Out West' Open Studios runs from August 14-20.