Artist Statement
ADRIAN HOLT: Unusual hand-built ceramics with a focus on surface colour and texture. Mixed media sculptures comprising mainly of plaster cast pieces made from moulds of found objects. These are combined with metal and plastic objects to produce abstract industrial and figurative work. https://www.facebook.com/adrianholtceramics Instagram: adrianholt_art
CHRIS TAYLOR, Dip A.D.: My subject matter is quite varied, originating in poems, songs or prose, but my greatest source of inspiration is the natural world, from which I produce pictures of birds and animals as calligrams - images of creatures created entirely from lettering.
DENISE HEYWOOD: Retired graphic artist and animator, I now paint wild flowers and hedgerows with watercolour and mixed media in a semi-abstract style. Inspiration taken from the beautiful countryside of the Peak District.
https://www.facebook.com/GlossopArtist/ [email protected]
GRAHAM LARKIN: Self-taught artist and musician using both traditional and digital mediums; often combining original song compositions with artwork. All profits go to registered charity ‘Oasis Relief Zambia’. https://youtu.be/KRVO0UaF1pg https://www.grahamlarkin.gallery
HEATHER JONES: Mixed media artist; her work is often multi-layered incorporating print, paint, inks and collage. Her photographs of the minutia of her local environment, e.g. lichen, are often collaged into her work. She lives and works in Hadfield. Instagram: heather_jones_art
HELEN CUNLIFFE: Mainly working in stoneware and porcelain I produce both functional and decorative pieces. I enjoy trying out new techniques, taking inspiration from landscape and the natural world. Forms are hand built, textured and decorated with slips, oxides and glaze to create an earthy pallet. [email protected]
JEAN HOBSON: Her paintings, prints and drawings are, as the playwright Willy Russell said, “Characterised by their vitality and immediacy and there is a depth and complexity which becomes more apparent with every viewing.” www.jeanhobson.com [email protected]
JO KISBY: Glossop based artist. Originally a Physiotherapist, Jo has a particular interest in figurative painting and the human form, examples of which can be seen on her website www.jokisbyart.com and Facebook page The Stygian Cellar.
KAREN HEYWOOD: I try to capture the essence of my subject, whether it be wildlife, landscape or portraiture. Recently I have been painting animals and birds, mainly in aqua-oils, some of which can be viewed at www.associationofanimalartists.com
[email protected] 07786783699
ORGANIC CERAMICS: Small batch, hand-built ceramics by Lynne Taylor. Observing nature, I’m drawn to botanicals which I press into clay as decorative natural tools. The Botanical Range is my way to bring the feel of nature closer in our homes.
[email protected] www.organic-ceramics.co.uk Instagram: @_organicceramics
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PHIL CUNLIFFE: Most of my work centres on Derbyshire. I begin with an initial study completed outside and follow this up as soon as I can in my studio. I like to work quickly to maintain freshness using a variety of media. [email protected]
PIPPA HICKS: My work uses colour and texture to create joy and wonder in a variety of subject matter, from landscapes to portraits, and more recently in sculptural art.
[email protected] www.pipsypuffinart.etsy.com Facebook: Pipsypuffin Art
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SUSAN EVERSFIELD: My love of travel in many parts of the world is often reflected in my work, using a variety of media to explore one idea. [email protected] Instagram: EversfieldArt
