DENISE PURDY

 

  

Denise's work explores the qualities of mark-making with layers of tone, texture and colour.  She enjoys the spontaneous and intuitive process of monotype printmaking.  When combined with a dry point or polymer etching plate, this technique allows her to experiment as she works, keeping the results fresh and often unpredictable.

She exhibits regularly with other printmakers as part of Bodenpress, a printmaking studio run by Helen Boden in Chesham.  In Berkhamsted, she is involved in the team running The Upstairs Gallery, and also curates the art space in HERE Cafe - a modern, relaxed setting which lends itself beautifully to showing contemporary artwork.

www.denise-purdy.co.uk

To contact Denise, please email her at 

deniseforno@gmail.com

ROSEMARY WRIGHT

To contact Rosemary, please email her at

rosemary@rosemarywright.co.uk

HOLLY WARNES

Holly is a Buckinghamshire-based multi media artist working mainly in print, textile & embroidery.  Most of her work is in children’s portraiture where she creates embellished etchings incorporating ink and pencil washes, hand embroidery, lace and paper collage, vintage jewellery and beadwork.

A founding member of the Buckinghamshire Craft Guild, Holly exhibits at the Guild Gallery in Stoke Mandeville.  She regularly opens her garden studio during Bucks Art Weeks and for other events throughout the year. 

Holly is currently creating a series of embroidered vintage postcards and photographs, a special edition Frida Kahlo print run, and some hand-embroidered Christmas pieces.  She will also be taking bookings for portrait commissions for 2019.

www.hollywarnes.com

To contact Holly, please email her at

holly.warnes@gmail.com

LINDSAY WARING

 

Lindsay enjoys working in many different mediums but is currently exploring the properties of

wire. This medium ignites her creative ideas.  She keeps true to the material, utilising its translucent quality.

The way she works wire, free hand and with few layers, allows each piece to be light, fluid and full of life whilst not compromising its strength and durability.  She also tries, where possible, to incorporate a subtle kinetic element.

Her human forms tend to portray emotion with a contemporary flavour, expressing the complexities of relationships.

However, she doesn’t always take herself so seriously.  ‘Sculpture should be fun!  Fun to make and fun to look at.  I hope I achieve this whilst making people ponder the subject.’

Lindsay is currently taking commissions.

www.lindsaywaringsculptor.com

LAURIE KECK

Laurie's early inspiration came from visits to the Chelsea Flower Show. He was fascinated to see how art can complement and enhance plants and design. His wife was a Garden Designer and his early pots were made for garden settings, including planters, birds and water features.

He discovered coiling techniques early on and most of his pots are made using that method. There are no limits to the form and coiling can be used very creatively. The process of making pots, working with his hands, the physical nature of clay and how it can be transformed, are all crucial to his interest in ceramics.

His pots reflect aspects of his personality. There can be humour, the product of experimentation, personal challenge and a fascination with style. He is currently exploring form, texture and colour. He still produces pieces for garden settings but, increasingly, for internal display too.

His philosophy is to make pieces that please him and then, perhaps, they might please others. Through study and exploration, he is working towards the development of his own personal style. His inspiration comes from the world around him and from the many potters who continually open his eyes to new possibilities.

www.lauriekeckceramics.co.uk

To contact Laurie, please email him at

lauriekeck9@gmail.com

HAZEL GODFREY

Hazel Godfrey makes work using natural materials, in particular willow and bark. Her work is inspired by aspects of containment, natural form, architecture and formal design.

She uses traditional and contemporary weaving methods to create functional, decorative and sculptural structures.

Hazel grows her own willow in North Herts, teaches weaving at her studio in Offley, and makes work to commission.

She has exhibited on a Gold Award winning stand at Chelsea Flower Show and has work in private collections/gardens, public spaces and schools across the county.

Hazel participates in Herts Open Studios annually and is a member of Herts Visual Arts, Hertfordshire Basketry, and the National Basketmakers’ Association.

www.hvaf.org.uk/Hazel-Godfrey/gallery

www.facebook.com/hazelgodfreyart

To contact Hazel, please email her at

hazelgodfreyart@gmail.com