Whitby Jet Set is Kathleen Roberts and Steve Fairbourn. Steve lives in Ilkley and Kathleen in Harrogate, but we spend most of our time on North Yorkshire’s ‘Jurassic Coast’, searching for sea-washed Whitby Jet. Formed from the fossilised remains of … Continued
German born English Artist. Abstract expressionism is the movement I am drawn to most amongst other artistic movements. My Art is based on a development of abstract art, aimed at subjective emotional expression with particular emphasis on interactions within society. … Continued
My current collection of work is a series of pen images, working with one media and keeping a subtle yet detailed design of various animals, my work is a collaboration of quick sketch pieces and timely … Continued
“Nicole’s inspiration comes from her love of nature. She is especially attracted to the rugged countryside of the north of England where she lives and its coastlines. Her paintings depict moods and atmospheres created by the ever-changing English weather. The … Continued
Living on the edge of the West Yorkshire moors, and drawn to wild and ancient surroundings, I paint and work with clay, applying the same principal of building up layers and texture in both mediums. Painting with oils and acrylics, … Continued
I trained as a printed textile designer at Camberwell School of Art and subsequently worked as a designer in various London studios. I went on to explore felting techniques and am now making a diverse selection of handcrafted art works, … Continued
My artwork draws upon the landscapes of Yorkshire, The Lake District and Scotland. I spend time within the setting looking, thinking and recording what I see through the use of photography and sketching. I am engaged by the textures, colours … Continued
I strive to capture our beautiful Yorkshire Dales in compositions full of movement, light and weather; offering a 2 dimensional version of ‘being there’. Really knowing the place I paint feels important; only then am I able to distill its … Continued
Since leaving teaching, I have worked as a freelance artist for over two years now. Much of my large oil paintings are inspired by landscape, specifically trees: their very presence, the way they sited within a landscape and the fact … Continued
I’m a freelance artist living in Ilkley. I’ve been creating video game artwork for 13 years, creating 3D environments and props for games including Oddworld: New Tasty, Sniper Elite V2 and Aliens vs Predator. Moving to Ilkley and being surrounded … Continued