Pip Pop Art: Wirral Open Studio Tour Weekend

This weekend marks one of the most vibrant, community driven events on the Wirral arts calendar - the Wirral Open Studio Tour, taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026, 10am to 5pm. Over 90 artists across the peninsula will be opening their doors, sharing their creative spaces, and inviting the public to step inside the world behind the work.

For me, this year feels particularly special. It’s my first time taking part, and I’ll be opening my home studio on Wood Heath Way in Eastham to visitors throughout the weekend. Everyone is welcome and no appointments required, just pop in and say hello.

Wirral Open Studio Tour Brochure Cover

Art, Music, Memory and a Bit of 80s Magic

If you follow my work, you’ll know it’s rooted in the colour, energy and nostalgia of 80s music and Pop Art. The decade that gave us neon, synths, shoulder pads and some of the most iconic artists in pop history continues to inspire everything I create.

During the Open Studio weekend, you’ll be able to explore a range of my work, including:

• Original paintings

• Limited edition prints

• Greetings cards

• Art books

Whether you’re a collector, a casual browser, or simply someone who loves a good blast of 80s nostalgia, there’ll be something to enjoy and plenty to chat about.

Limited Edition 12" Fine Art Prints

Introducing '80s Lipstick Legends'

I’m also thrilled to be officially launching my brand‑new collection, 80s Lipstick Legends, this weekend. This series celebrates the bold, fearless, iconic female artists of the 80s; the ones who shaped the sound, the style, and the spirit of the decade. Think power lips, power vocals, and power presence.

And here’s the exciting part: The first two original paintings from the collection will be on show exclusively for the very first time in my Eastham studio. If you love strong colour, strong women, and strong 80s vibes, you’ll want to see these in person.

Brand New Collection Launches this Weekend

In the Press: The Wirral Open Studio Tour

It’s been fantastic to see the Wirral Open Studio Tour gaining so much attention in the local press and great to be featured in several articles, complete with quotes from me about my work and what this event means to our creative community.

Here are a few of the pieces covering the tour:

• The Guide Liverpool   https://theguideliverpool.com/wirral-artists-to-open-their-doors-for-peninsula-wide-creative-studio-trail/

• Arts City Liverpool   https://www.artscityliverpool.com/single-post/wirral-open-studio-tour-2026-showcases-work-of-almost-100-artists

• Wirral Globe   https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/25920369.see-life-behind-scenes-wirral-open-studio-tour-2026/

• Art in Liverpool   https://www.artinliverpool.com/news/wirral-artists-to-open-their-private-studios-for-a-peninsula-wide-creative-trail/

• Birkenhead News https://www.birkenhead.news/wirral-artists-to-open-their-private-studios-for-a-peninsula-wide-creative-trail/

Pip painting Steve Strange, Visage

Why Opening My Studio Matters

There’s something uniquely personal about letting people into the space where the ideas happen - the sketches, the experiments, the half finished pieces, the music that’s always playing in the background. It’s a chance to connect with people who share the same cultural touchstones, the same memories, the same love for the era that shaped so much of today’s visual and musical landscape.

And for Wirral locals, it’s a brilliant opportunity to discover just how much creativity is happening right on your doorstep.

Eastham Home Studio

Plan Your Visit

My studio will be open on these dates. No appointment necessary, just walk in and say hi!

Saturday 13th June — 10am to 5pm  

Sunday 14th June — 10am to 5pm  

Location: 7 Wood Heath Way, Eastham, CH62 0BQ

If you’d like to explore the full trail, meet other artists, or plan a route, you can download the official brochure and find more details at: 👉 www.wirralarts.com