Years of fellrunning has helped Hester develop a deep connection to the landscape and natural history of the Yorkshire Dales which is reflected in her printmaking. An image might be inspired by a wildlife encounter or something she has collected, such as a feather or bone. She specialises in collagraph because its diversity allows her …
Francis makes characterful original prints, inspired by British wildlife and designed to make you smile. She loves drawing and uses intaglio printmaking methods, especially collagraph; the range of expression that can be gained by manipulating cardboard (or even an old oat milk carton) is particularly exciting! Every print is inked up by hand and run …
Final year, level 3 Art and Design students at Shipley College have explored the theme of making, drawing inspiration from British makers, their own interests, and the local environment. Their diverse creations on display at this year’s Saltaire Makers Fair include both practical and decorative ceramics, alongside screen-printed bags and hand-painted homeware. The students have also showcased their …
Jane’s art highlights empowerment, drawing inspiration from goddesses, folklore, celestial themes, myths, and magic. Expect to see illustrations that celebrate the female form, goddesses, the moon, florals and some landscapes- all of which are infused with symbolism, adding layers of meaning to Jane’s work. Positive affirmations fuse with her drawings. Jane’s creative processes vary. Her …
Chris is a self-taught printmaker and artist living in the North West. His art is inspired by the beauty of the British coast and countryside. His linocut prints are influenced by his love of English and Japanese woodcuts. His passion for creating linoprints led to a year studying on the Complete Printmaker Course in 2020 …
Folded Forest is the work of Ruth Viqueira and Sarah Peel. Together they design and make a range of limited edition prints & homewares, printed by hand in their West Yorkshire studio. They draw inspiration from the natural world around them; the rivers, woodlands and moorlands of their home. Their designs begin as hand made …
Based in Leek in Staffordshire, but originally from Yorkshire, Fiona is a printer and maker with a love of illustration, colour and pattern. She creates quirky, bold designs with a sense of fun and humour. Paper and wood are illustrated using collage and print techniques that are then put onto art, home accessories, stationery and …
Basil & Ford are a husband and wife team. Using screen printing they pair original vintage sourced material including book plates, maps, board games and more with well known sayings, lines over heard and impactful, thought provoking words of their own using neon inks to make a statement, giving them a new lease of life. …
Frances Arnold (UK. b. 1987) creates abstract screenprints inspired by rural landscapes and urban architecture. Her minimalist prints playfully alter perception, shifting the eye between illusions of space and the material reality of ink and paper. Geometric lines combine with textures and colour to convey an image in flux. She studied Fine Art at Newcastle …
Megan Carter is a UK-based Surface Pattern Designer known for her bold, stylized patterns that combine a modern sensibility with a love for design history. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, particularly flowers, Megan’s work reflects a fresh interpretation of classic design motifs. After years of creating digitally created patterns, Megan has returned to a …