Black and White – Collages by LuckDoesArt
In 1978 The Stranglers released their third studio album, “Black and White“, featuring hits “Nice ‘n Sleazy” and “Do You Wanna”. Inspired by the title of the album one of my graphic design clients, Mark Watkins of Luck Design Ltd., created a series of photographic collages based on the titles of the twelve songs on […]
Roger Waterhouse – Master Wood Turner
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of photographing a master woodturner, Roger Waterhouse, at his workshop. Roger lives and works at the edge of his own woods and so has a constant supply of materials waiting to, literally, be turned into something wonderful. One technique he showed me was deliberately burning the wood and […]
Hilary Morel – Jewellery Designer
Hilary Morel lives in the Peak District and works in a variety of materials from her home studio. I got to visit her for another piece in Artsbeat Magazine and was fascinated by her intricate designs and style. She has exhibited widely, including Exploring Wonderland in Manchester – a celebration of Alice in Wonderland.
Heidi Gibbs – The Bank Pottery
Heidi Gibbs is a potter working out of her delightful studio near Crowdecote in Derbyshire called “The Bank Pottery“. She was the latest artist I have photographed for Artsbeat Magazine. Heidi teaches classes at her studio an in local colleges so her work is very diverse with everything from animals to cups & saucers and […]
Ann Bates Ceramics
Ann Bates is a ceramicist working in Derbyshire from her lovely home. Following on from a shoot I did for Artsbeat Magazine, when Ann was the featured artist, I was asked back to photograph her latest series of work. Ann has developed a unique technique when working with the call that involves creating a large […]
Kerri Pratt – Fine Artist
I do like working with fine artists! Kerri Pratt is a painter who has a building reputation and is the current holder of the biennial £18,000 Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award, one of the biggest in the country. The award is intended to bring a rising artist to Derbyshire to produce work inspired by the county’s […]
Jill Kerr – Lino Cutter
I have been working with Artsbeat Magazine to photograph artists in their studios and the next artist on the list was Jill Kerr – a Lino cutting and print expert. Jill lives in a beautiful house and work in a fabulous studio in the garden. Her work is of the highest standard and it was […]
Eddie Hallam – Master Sculptor
I love watching artists at work and learning about their craft. Artsbeat Magazine features artists every month and I have been lucky enough to be asked to visit various artists in the area and capture them, their studio and their work for the magazine. Eddie Hallam, of Wildlife Sculptures, lives and works in the shadow […]
Indiegogo – Flourish Video Art Project
I would like to invite you to help to support “Flourish” a video art project which is being promoted on the crowd-funding website, Indiegogo. The theme is supernova and you can read more here – FLOURISH The project is the idea of Jason Elberts of Jet Productions, Derby, and I have been asked to be […]
Commercial Photography of Sculptures
Recently I have been working for DeMontfort Fine Art who are agents for many fine artists including Rolf Harris and Jack Vettriano. I was photographing sculptures by Carl Payne and Doug Hyde for the website and brochure. Huge thanks to Holly Booth for help and assistance during the shoot! Thanks also to Banks’ Mill Studios resident, […]
Commercial and Industrial Photographer for Edinburgh, the Highlands, Lothian and Borders of Scotland 