MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
A constant inspiration for my work is the home and the relationship people have with the objects they put in their own. I make art by exploring seemingly trivial household objects, and remake these by playfully transforming them.
Guaranteed to amuse…or at least bemuse.
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WEB DESIGNER
I am a web designer who creates self-manageable websites for sole traders and small businesses, specialising in working with artists and arts organisations.
I often work in partnership on sites with Colin Usher, combining expertise to offer a fully supportive experience.
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ARTIST & WRITER RESIDENCIES IN FRANCE
I have worked with many arts organisations (Society of Scottish Artists, Visual Arts Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy) and have undertaken four artist residencies. With this experience in hand, I offer artist and writer residency in SW France.
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LATEST NEWS
My Latest Ten Website Designs for Artists, Writers, Photographers & Musicians
I've been so caught up in creating sites over the past year, I've had no time to post about all these wonderful new website designs! When the pandemic hit and we were forced to close the door on our residency venue, Studio Faire, Colin and I increased our hours...
Adding E-commerce to your Website
Colin and I have noticed a huge increase in artists requesting we add a shop to their websites recently. When Kirsty Lorenz’s sales went through the roof during lockdown, in part thanks to #artistsupportpledge she realised that she was missing a trick by not having...
Artists, Let’s Stay Productive Through COVID-19
If you had been thinking about getting a new website or updating your existing site before the coronavirus pandemic, but are now thinking that you'd better watch your pennies, please do get in touch for a chat anyway. If you feel confident that your income will return...
Art is Hell aka AIH Studios
Colin and I have been enjoying collaborating on a new website for Canadian Gallery AIH STUDIOS (aka Art is Hell). While I worked on the main design, Colin's focus was on setting up the e-Commerce area of the site, integrating Shopify into a Wordpress website theme....
Susan Forrest Castle’s website soars above (in the most magnificent clouds!)
'O..... M..... G..... ! Okay....> So what you're saying is that 1) you can write.... as well as 2) paint AND do 3) photography?..... AND 4) you're a gurrlll..? I sure am glad that I'm sitting down! Seriously, Susan..... this is a cool site... for terrific work. You...
New Website for Harte & Body Pilates
I had the pleasure to team up with Colin again in order to create the perfect package for Kirsty Harte, who is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Body Control trained Pilates instructor, based in Northumberland, England. As Kirsty was visiting South West France at the...
Matthew Draper Artist Website… Now with e-Commerce
I recently completed a new website for Scottish Artist Matthew J. Draper, or Matt as I know him as he is also a good friend of mine. Do you know his work? He makes the most stunning, large scale, chalk pastel drawings of sea, land and cityscapes. Many of his works are...
HUGE New Website for Purvis Marquee Hire
PHEW! Just finished working on this little website for Purvis Marquee Hire: purvismarquees.co.uk As you'll see on further inspection, it's actually MASSIVE!!! My cousin, James Clark, is the Senior Project Manager at Purvis, but also does the majority of the web...
Christine Sloman is ‘so happy’ with her new website
For Christine Sloman, simplicity was key! Christine Sloman creates etchings and monotype prints, some of which she transforms into beautiful handbound books. Drawing inspiration from the ephemeral, the delicate, the decaying or the way light changes on moving water,...