I regularly visit exhibitions and fairs and often lust after things that I see but can't quite afford. Sometimes I make a note of them and put them on my Wish List for birthdays and Christmas and sometimes I throw caution to the wind and indulge myself there and then (making sure that I am very thrifty in the following weeks or months, depending on the price!). Obviously there are many items items that are still on my Wish List, and I shall refer to these later on, but firstly I thought I would share some of the pieces I own that have been created by some wonderful artists.
1. First up is my pair of Long-Tailed Tits by Barbara Franc (barbarafranc.co.uk). Barbara is a sculptor who uses recycled materials to make unique artworks inspired by animals and the human form. I was lucky enough to be given these as an unexpected gift by my sister-in-law and brother and I love them.
2/3 . Last year my lovely friend Sam gave me a present for letting her stay with me during her 'Art in Action mini break'. The ceramic gold leaf piece on the right is made by Juliet Walters (www.julietwalters.co.uk) a ceramic artist showing at Art in Action, I felt very spoilt. It sits perfectly next to the textured ceramic pod that I already had on my shelf (which I was given years ago by a Ceramics student at Farnham Art College).
4. Next is my Sarah Morpeth papercut (www.sarahmorpeth.com) I first discovered Sarah's lovely work in 2010 at the Origin Fair that was held at the lovely Old Spitalfields Market in London. Sarah's work really inspired me and I often refer my students to her fabulous website to be equally inspired.
5. Janine Partington (janinepartington.co.uk) creates some really effective enamel pieces in which she uses contemporary colours and shapes. I bought three of these fabulous mini panels and begrudgingly gave the third one to a friend!
6. This rather wonderful ceramic bowl was made by a very old French friend of one of my brothers who it turns out is rather talented at making these fabulous pieces.
7. My Charlotte Bezzant necklace. I have always loved Charlotte's work (www.charlottebezzant.com) and this piece is inspired by a trip she did to the Arctic - the silver disc reads 'the snow fell like dust and sparkled like glitter' and is gorgeous. I'm not sure my photo does it justice but trust me, it's lovely and is often admired by my friends.
8. Sally Cutler often works with the Southbank Printmakers Gallery (www.camberwellarts.org.uk/sally-cutler) . I bought this piece called 'The Chase' several years ago at one of her exhibitions. It sits on one of my kitchen walls and I love it.
9. Now I have added a few pieces that are on my 'Wish List' - Sue Brown's brilliant enamel pieces are divine (suebrownprintmaker.blogspot.co.uk) and I would very much like to own one!
10. And finally....a Jane Crisp trug. I saw Jane exhibiting at Art in Action last year and she was struggling to keep up with demand for her gorgeous trugs. (www.janecrisp.com) Their simplicity is what makes them so desirable and the copper rivets add that something special too. This is definitely going on my Wish List although I don't think I'd want to use it outside!
1. First up is my pair of Long-Tailed Tits by Barbara Franc (barbarafranc.co.uk). Barbara is a sculptor who uses recycled materials to make unique artworks inspired by animals and the human form. I was lucky enough to be given these as an unexpected gift by my sister-in-law and brother and I love them.
2/3 . Last year my lovely friend Sam gave me a present for letting her stay with me during her 'Art in Action mini break'. The ceramic gold leaf piece on the right is made by Juliet Walters (www.julietwalters.co.uk) a ceramic artist showing at Art in Action, I felt very spoilt. It sits perfectly next to the textured ceramic pod that I already had on my shelf (which I was given years ago by a Ceramics student at Farnham Art College).
4. Next is my Sarah Morpeth papercut (www.sarahmorpeth.com) I first discovered Sarah's lovely work in 2010 at the Origin Fair that was held at the lovely Old Spitalfields Market in London. Sarah's work really inspired me and I often refer my students to her fabulous website to be equally inspired.
5. Janine Partington (janinepartington.co.uk) creates some really effective enamel pieces in which she uses contemporary colours and shapes. I bought three of these fabulous mini panels and begrudgingly gave the third one to a friend!
6. This rather wonderful ceramic bowl was made by a very old French friend of one of my brothers who it turns out is rather talented at making these fabulous pieces.
7. My Charlotte Bezzant necklace. I have always loved Charlotte's work (www.charlottebezzant.com) and this piece is inspired by a trip she did to the Arctic - the silver disc reads 'the snow fell like dust and sparkled like glitter' and is gorgeous. I'm not sure my photo does it justice but trust me, it's lovely and is often admired by my friends.
8. Sally Cutler often works with the Southbank Printmakers Gallery (www.camberwellarts.org.uk/sally-cutler) . I bought this piece called 'The Chase' several years ago at one of her exhibitions. It sits on one of my kitchen walls and I love it.
9. Now I have added a few pieces that are on my 'Wish List' - Sue Brown's brilliant enamel pieces are divine (suebrownprintmaker.blogspot.co.uk) and I would very much like to own one!
10. And finally....a Jane Crisp trug. I saw Jane exhibiting at Art in Action last year and she was struggling to keep up with demand for her gorgeous trugs. (www.janecrisp.com) Their simplicity is what makes them so desirable and the copper rivets add that something special too. This is definitely going on my Wish List although I don't think I'd want to use it outside!
So many beautiful things, I had not discovered Sue Brown before so I am now off to look.
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