Sicily – Seeking Inspiration Without Sicily, Italy creates no image on the soul: here is the key to everything. – Goethe It is no great secret that Italy is a country that I adore. Since first travelling there just before my 30th birthday I have made it...
Amber Creswell Bell By blending her love of art and design with her affinity for the written word, Amber Creswell Bell has managed to carve out a creative career on her own terms. After the success of her first book, Clay, Amber is now an inspiring figure in the...
Isaac Patmore The ancient art of wood firing is fraught with frustration and uncertainty. There is an inherent vulnerability to participating in a process that relies on the natural elements to gain its strength and power. However, once completed, this natural,...
Apricot, Almond & Ricotta Frangipane Tart As a friend of mine once said: “You are visually greedy”. After careful consideration of this statement, I have decided to embrace this gluttonous description wholeheartedly. With this in mind, I realise that my love of...
Jennifer Hillhouse As a self-confessed homebody I often wonder how I manage to meet so many new and interesting people. Following a creative path can sometimes keep us isolated, but now, thanks to social media platforms like Instagram one can connect with like-minded...
Shilo Engelbrecht I love learning about the creative journeys of other artists. It is especially inspiring when I am able to witness the artistic development of a friend, from student to international artisan. I first met Shilo Engelbrecht when she was studying...