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After 28 years as a Design and Technology teacher, Darren chose to leave the classroom in search of a new path that balanced creativity, sustainability, and livelihood. Supported by his family, he began salvaging local waste materials to experiment with furniture, insect refuges, and ultimately the distinctive, dual-purpose metal sculptures with integral insect habitats that would become D’Sculpted.
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Hi, my name is Alison. I am the owner,
designer and maker at ALOLAdesign, based
in Bishopstoke, Hampshire. I teach resin and
painting part time at Peter Symmonds adult
education College. My current work is
exhibited/sold locally at craft and art
markets as well as Etsy online.
Originally, I trained in fine art and ceramics
at Bretton Hall in Yorkshire.
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Nina’s artistic mastery spans decades, with her works gracing the walls of renowned galleries, museums, and private collections across the world. From sacred spaces and elegant homes to creative studios and high-end restaurants, her paintings bring depth, emotion, and sophistication to every setting.
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My name is Jules Pearson. I am a self taught needle felt artist working from my home studio in Derbyshire. My work is inspired by the beauty of nature, often using my own photography as a starting point. Each piece is lovingly crafted to bring the textures and colours of the outdoors into your home.
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Claire's work has been described as quirky, intricate and multi-layered. Designs begin as hand-drawn doodles and sketches that are then brought together and digitally enhanced with rich textures and colour. Inspired by the natural world, her work often features floral motifs, birds and fish interwoven with abstract elements and organic textures. Colour plays an important role in her work and it can be vibrant, playful and unusual..
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Living and working in the Hampshire countryside, surrounded by sheep, horses and all rural life and nature have to offer - there's so much here to keep me inspired but it's the peace that comes from being outside that I really want to capture in my work.
Painting subjects that uplift me, with colours that excite me, using marks that make me happy. Using handwritten annotations, layers of mixed media and the use of vibrant and varied colour.
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I originally trained in Woven Textile Design which is where my love for experimenting with colour and materials originates – unexpected results can often be the most satisfying and beautiful! The processes I use make it almost impossible to repeat a design exactly, and this lends each piece a unique quality. Inspiration comes from many sources, but nature and art play a big part – my favourite things to do include walking in the countryside and visiting gardens and exhibitions – who knows what will spark the germ of an idea?! It’s very exciting, and I love what I do!
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Chris Welsh is a still life painter based in Southampton, Hampshire. He studied painting at Wolverhampton College of Art in the early 1960s and later taught art before becoming a full-time artist. Over the years, he has exhibited widely across England, Wales and the United States, with solo shows in Shrewsbury, Newtown Powys and Long Island, New York, as well as group exhibitions in London, New York City, Shropshire, Wales, Suffolk, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Long Island.
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West Yorkshire born and raised, I am a digital and traditional artist now based in the South-West.
I have worked in-house as a sketch artist & illustrator for a creative agency in London, working on major film and TV campaigns. Now I am working freelance across a range of industries, from advertising to book publishing, film and museum exhibitions. And that’s how I like it, varied work with a whole range of different briefs. Whatever the project, I enjoy exploring new challenges and different styles of art.