Basil & Ford are a husband and wife screen printing duo based down the road in Stamford, Lincolnshire. They make things they want to hang on their walls. Pairing original vintage content including book plates, cigarette cards, maps, posters, canvasses and more with evocative, bold and empowering typography. Small batch. No two are the same. They take all things lost and forgotten and give them a new lease of ice with flouro typography and design.
Abby is a printmaker and designer creating colourful eco-conscious risograph prints, paper goods and stationery. Her studio is based in Cheshire, where all of her work is created using “Maz”, the two drum risograph printer. Abby’s range includes a selection of prints, greetings cards, washi tapes, tote bags, calendars, notebooks, stickers, badges and more. Her work is incredibly vibrant and greatly inspired by architecture, geometric forms, pattern and typography ~ all of which feature heavily in her designs. She absolutely loves to explore colour, shape and the interactions they have with one another to form abstract pieces. Within everything Abby creates she is incredibly environmentally conscious - ensuring her work has as minimal impact on the planet as possible through the selection of materials and print processes.
Bobbie specialises in large scale bold abstract oil paintings that often incorporate metallic elements. Bobbie's unique process layers natural colours with metallic elements. This is inspired by the Japanese method of repairing pottery called Kintsugi. Cracks are repaired using gold, silver or bronze and treats the repair of an object as honouring its history. Bobbie takes this theory in her work to repair her broken feelings that she expresses on canvas, but makes them beautiful and the stand out area of her work by using metallics.
A love of paper is something which continues to inspire Clare as she creates ever more intricate and unique works of hand cut paper art. Inspired by natural forms, her paper cuts continue to evolve as she enjoys the challenge of transforming an everyday material into something extraordinary embracing the versatile qualities of strength and fragility. Her work ranges from playful mini paper cuts using vibrant colours to larger sculptural forms with subtle tones resembling coral. The paper cutting style Clare has made her own is through years of refining and learning about the possibilities of paper creating a unique fluffy like texture.
Elliott's work is inspired by broad range of 20th century modernist architecture, which he developed a passion for whilst studying for a BSc in Spatial Planning at the University of Birmingham. Elliott’s artworks are large scale paintings that are based on the facades of buildings that he has visited and photographed. Each piece is made by firstly making a technical drawing of the structure and then introducing acrylic paint to fill in different parts of the drawing, using masking tape to achieve straight lines. In addition to his original paintings, Elliott also produces limited edition prints in a variety of sizes, all printed on high quality art papers.
Kate creates beautiful illustrations inspired by her love of nature. Her designs are printed on a range of homeware and stationery, as well as wall art prints and beautiful greetings cards. Everything is printed in the UK, using only the best quality materials.
Proper Good is a fast-growing, personality-filled homeware and gift brand based in Manchester. Abbie designs colourful, feel-good pieces that are inspired by finding happiness in the small things in life. Over the past three years Abbie has collaborated with brands such as Skinny Dip and Sweaty Betty; had her work featured in British Vogue, Tatler and World of Interiors, and been stocked in 60+ shops worldwide.
Ruthie is an artist and printmaker. Her work is bold and graphic and makes the perfect gift for Interior lovers. Alongside her artwork, Ruthie screen prints her designs onto organic cotton bags and clothing which are both stylish and sustainable.
Carole Hillman is a French illustrator who has lived with her family in the UK for over 10 years. She creates eco friendly cards and illustrations all printed at home on recycled acid free paper. Her work is a mix of digital, collage and painting. Nature and animals are two big inspirations in Carole’s drawings. She also loves mixing prints, texture and colours in their best harmony. This winter, you will be able to find a big selection of Christmas cards and much more.
Ruth creates beautiful, colourful & quirky illustrations using pen, ink and watercolour. She then creates themed greetings cards, tags, prints & mugs. Ruth takes inspiration from fine art, Victorian book illustration & the world around around her…. especially little Sofia. Ruth is the designer of the Paperdolls logo!
Tomas Rowell’s work can be characterised as a mutual application of intuitive markings alongside variations of dramatic colour and geometric form. Rowell uses textiles, paper and ceramics to offer homeware that manipulates the relative white space of the surface and as a chance to direct the viewer's eye to the gestural markings.
Carolyn is a photographer & maker. She has been a freelance photographer for over 15 years and uses both digital & analogue cameras. Her journey in photography started with the traditional practice of film photography and exploring the fine art world, exhibiting work and eventually setting up a studio & darkroom. She sells her artwork alongside working in product, editorial & lifestyle photography for small businesses and independents.
Originally from Yorkshire but now based in West Sussex, Victoria is the creative designer and illustrator behind Bobbie Print. Victoria finds inspiration most often in the natural world, flowers and animals feature regularly in her designs and she strives to bring character and a touch of irreverent, light-hearted humour to each print or illustration. Victoria's background in textile design is clearly recognisable in her prints. Her bright, bold and confident yet accessible colour palettes are frequently complimented whilst her illustrations, particularly those of animals resonate, evoke nostalgic memories.
Hannah is an artist and printmaker, living and working in Birmingham. She studied Fine Art at Coventry University, gaining her degree in 2016. Inspired by the relationship between structural form, nature and the interaction of light and shadow, she aims to capture a calm serenity within her work. Other-worldly places are formed in which the viewer is invited to lose themselves. Her work often treads the boundaries between constructed and abstracted matter, offering alternative, sometimes surreal, views on space and place.
Nat Ellis is a freelance French/ English illustrator who lives right in the very middle of rainy England. With a passion for colour, character design, simple shapes and narrative, Nat creates artwork depicting animals (especially cats), that are full of joy and humour. Using bright colours and animals as a vehicle, Nat’s illustrations also comment on contemporary issues such as the importance of mental health and wellbeing and current events.
Digitally illustrated prints and products inspired by flora and fauna and the natural world. Hoping to bring joy to a home and an interest in the world around us.
Sophie is a painter and printmaker. Her approach to design is characterised by bold colour, abstract mark making and painterly expression. Inspired by the structural framework and constant relationship between exterior and interior environments, block colour and botanicals form the basis of her work. Sophie’s collection of giclée art prints and art cards bring a colourful softness and playful reflection of gardens and outdoor spaces.
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