Inês Neto Dos Santos

Meet illustrator Inês Neto Dos Santos. Inês has a ‘strange, slight obsession’ with ginger hair and loves baking. ’It’s my absolute favourite hobby,’ she says. ‘I like my cakes as I like my work – somewhat imperfect and always with a homemade, handmade feel to them.’ Indian ink is Inês’ medium of choice when drawing and she prefers drawing … Continue reading »

Tanya Hendrie

Meet illustrator Tanya Hendrie. Tanya – who recently graduated from the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design with an honours degree in Illustration – describes herself as ‘someone who is interested in love, collections and obsessions’. Read on to find out more… Tell us a bit about yourself… I am planning on staying in Dundee … Continue reading »

Rebecca Rawlings

Meet surface pattern designer Rebecca Rawlings. Rebecca is based in West Yorkshire and has been drawing since she was very young. “I find great enjoyment in hand drawing illustrations to use in my surface design creations, I believe it gives the designs more personality,” she says. “I enjoy designing for all markets but especially interiors, stationary … Continue reading »

Steven Bullock

Say hello to photographer Steven Bullock. Based in Manchester, Steven has a love of all things outdoors. ‘I’ve always had a love of the architecture and landscapes around us,’ he says. ‘Maybe it comes from my dad being a joiner and builder.’ His work, therefore, tends to focus on architecture, landscape and still-life compositions. ‘I like … Continue reading »

Event: Museums At Night 2012

Between Friday 18th and Sunday 20th May, museums and galleries across the country will be flinging open their doors for a huge range of special after-hours activities. The U.K. is lucky to play host to so many cultural hotspots and, funded by Arts Council England, this long weekend aims to celebrate the diverse range of … Continue reading »

Charlotte Bailey

Say hello to photographer Charlotte Bailey. When not getting snap-happy behind her camera, Charlotte loves going to markets and ‘searching for hidden treasures that no one else wants anymore.’ She also loves going on bike rides and discovering new places. Charlotte is also a keen baker and a big music fan, and dreams of one day … Continue reading »

The Classic Creatives: William Morris

Taking a step back in time to revisit the works of some truly inspirational people. See our first Classic Creatives feature – on ceramic artist Clarice Cliff – here. Who? William Morris, textile designer, artist and writer (1834-1896). What did he do? William Morris was a key member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (a group of … Continue reading »

Holly Wilson

Meet Holly Wilson. When not illustrating, Holly is also a keen runner: ‘I’m taking part in the Great South Run and a few other half marathons this year,’ she says. This aside, she enjoys ‘tea, chocolate buttons, the colour green, purple, red hair, bad horror films, buttons, antlers, cupcakes, butterflies, owls, fairy tales…’ It’s a … Continue reading »

Erica Williams

Meet 24-year-old illustrator Erica Williams. Minneapolis-based Erica started drawing at the tender age of 14. Outside of her art, she describes herself as a ‘premature cat lady’, and she collects books and stuffed rabbits. ‘I don’t condone hunting,’ she says of her hobby, ‘but I think taxidermy is really interesting.’ Find out more below! Tell us … Continue reading »

Jess Procter

Meet Jess Procter. Outside of her illustration, Jess loves photography, baking and attempting to sew – ‘I’ve had a bit of a bunting obsession recently!’ She enjoys going to museums and galleries; ‘I adore delving into charity shops looking for old books and goodies,’ she says. Find out more below. Tell us a bit about yourself… … Continue reading »