Valerie Dalling
Business Title:
Valerie Dalling Visual Artist/Photographer and Founder/Owner of The Image Club
Services:
Photography inspired by the landscape, exhibitions, community workshops, walks
with the camera, facilitator and mentor.
Artist Statement:
For Derbyshire based visual artist and photographer Valerie Dalling the
landscape is quite simply her inspiration. As Valerie takes a walk with her
camera, she has no preconceived ideas, but is constantly looking beyond the
surface, allowing her work to grow organically.
In support of personal projects and exhibitions, which are
at the forefront of her practise, Valerie has recently started to introduce a
selective range of fine art photographic prints and cards, all inspired by the
landscape. She also enjoys working with the community, and in 2008 launched her
first successful monthly photography forum through The Image Club. From
beginners to those with photographic experience, Valerie has a particular
interest in how others visually respond to the world around them, and
encourages discussions on image making, through the sharing of ideas and
knowledge, in relaxed and informal environments.
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Helen Rhodes
Business Title:
Helen Rhodes HWR Designs
Services: Mixed Media Artist and Textile Giftware. Workshops and Commissions
Artist Statement:
Helen Rhodes work is constantly evolving to embrace the original and
unique. A mixture of textiles and
transfer techniques Helen’s use of real flowers and felting methods combine
with emulsion transfer to create two distinctive styles that may converge or
evolve individually. At first site
Helen’s work has traditional Fine Art qualities but closer inspection will
reveal hidden depths that she hopes delight and surprise the viewer.Helen’s
inspiration generally comes from nature and unusual or remarkable photographs
and she endeavours to incorporate a fabrics history in the art and products she
produces.
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Mel Anderson
Business Title:
Mel Anderson Design
Services:
Original Artwork, Cards, Homeware and Jewellery
Artist Statement: Mel Anderson is a textile artist creating a
vibrant and visually exciting collection of hand felted, contemporary wall art,
jewellery, homeware and hand made and printed cards, notebooks and bookmarks.
All made to order at MAD HQ on the Derbyshire/Leicestershire border. Using bold
colours, iconic inspiration and moody monotones, each piece is hand felted
using Merino wool, natural and un-natural fibres, vintage jewellery elements
and other treasures. Commissions welcome.
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Michelle Pearson
Business Title:
Art by Michelle Pearson
Services:
Original Artwork, Prints, Greeting cards, Commissions, Murals
Artist statement:
"With each brushstroke a kaleidoscope of colour exudes from the canvas as
Michelle creates exquisite fine art. Harnessing the full luminous qualities of
her chosen medium, oils, she sets about transposing the viewer into a world of
vibrancy and rich colour, where the subtle fragrances of bluebells and roses,
or the invigorating smell of the sea are almost tangible as she leads you
through a world captured by her love and passion of flora and fauna and the
sea, especially her beloved Devon and Cornwall.
But this is also a portfolio of diversity where abstract art
and commissioned works of portraits and pet portraiture sit alongside
motorbikes and golfers.
Hers is a world without limits, where the subjects may
change but the quality always remains"
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Nita Dalley
Business Title: Anita Dalley Artwork
Services: Original
Artwork, Prints, Greeting cards.
Artist Statement:
I have always doodled, painted, and experimented with all kinds of mediums for
as long as I can remember. I am completely self-taught, learning mainly through
my mistakes (!) and through experimentation. After studying Art at A level, I
decided to pursue my other life-long passion in literature through studying
English at Loughborough University and happily gaining a BA Hons (2:1) in
1993...but my paint brushes gathered no dust and I continued to paint and
explore.
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The Friends of Studio 61 are an informal group of artists and designers who work together for the good of each other and the gallery, the Task Force have been appointed to work on a voluntary basis on behalf of the Friends.
