If I fantasized about having a dream location for a studio it might just be somewhere like Sally’s, where I went today. Farndale is always beautiful but perhaps especially so in autumn with the bracken changing colour, the trees at their best before the winds send their leaves spiralling – and, of course, the misty
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Another member of the Makers of Rye group of outstanding artists was my subject today. I found Lyn’s studio along a stony track, on the outskirts of Kirkbymoorside. In the summer it must be amazing with views stretching out into the distance. Today though there was a chill in the air and I did wonder,
It was a trip down memory lane visiting Jess in her studio today. I’d been a patient (dodgy back) when her studio was a treatment room but now it is a glorious, large creative space – perfect for a printmaker! Jess told me that she’d been pursuing her love of printing for several years whilst
Another artist studio visit today, this time in the lovely village of Sinnington and Studio Milena for a shoot with Helen. I was guided to take the footpath down the side of the cottage, through the gate and then to the studio at the bottom of the garden. What a delightful space it is –
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It was great to visit Kate’s studio in Pockley today. Not only did I see her at work but it was fascinating to hear Kate’s thoughts on her creative process. As a mum, student (studying for her Masters in Fine Art) and professional artist, time is inevitably in short supply. However, as she described, there
Yesterday I popped down the road to meet ceramicist Rebecca Callis in her converted Victorian wash house, now lovely garden studio. Becca is part of a small collective of Ryedale artists, Makers of Rye, who recently had a high quality exhibition in Sinnington village hall. I offered to photograph members in their studios and Becca
