Vanita Comissiong (1962) is a very well known and prolific Barbadian artist whose colourful paintings depict everyday Caribbean life using a vibrant palette and energetic brush strokes. Painting since 1980s Vanita’s work has been featured in international shows and magazines, representing Barbados. She is also the owner and curator of On the Wall Galleries in […]
Green Pebble is not just great for greeting cards, they also sell notebooks, journals, notepads and other stationery items all featuring the beautiful work of some of the UK’s best contemporary artists. They have recently introduced a new notebook range. As a thank you, I recently received a couple of their notebooks to try out. […]
Post-Christmas and New Year festivities it is important to write Thank You cards to express gratitude to your hosts and those people that have been kind enough to buy you a present. It is likely that you have already thanked everyone in person or through a text or call. However, you may want to send […]
Maya is a 3d artist. From sculpture & site-specific installations, to carnival costume, structures, puppetry and more including these sculptures weaved from willow. You can find out more about her work (and her willow weaving workshops on her website.
Creating unique bespoke hand forged ironwork for home and garden Joanne Williams uses traditional blacksmithing techniques and original design. She undertakes commissions for architectural ironwork, gates and railings, garden furniture, interior metalwork, decorative ornaments, and sculptures. You can see more of her pieces, commission pieces and buy her work on her website. She also does […]
Ruth Molloy’s Stargazing Herons demonstrate her designs using laser cut steel. See more of her collection on her website. As well as sculpture she also designs a quirky colourful range of greeting cards. Her designs are created from her original paintings, linocuts and digital drawings and inspired by walks in the countryside.
Renee Kilburn creates unique Stoneware Ceramics for your home and garden. She creates beautiful ceramic flowers and amazing pots and urns in bright vivid colours. Find out more about her ceramics on her website.
Jude Goss owns and runs Lucian Stained Glass a stained glass and leaded light company. They have spealist experience in design, manufacture, restoration, repair and installation of statined glass, using traditional techniques with coloured glass and lead cames. Here are some of my personal favourites: See more of her collection and learn about how to […]