Artists

I was all set to study Art and Drama at Cheltenham University (having studied both at A level) but fate changed my path. I became a Signwriter – self taught and self-employed – as part of the Princes Trust and…

I started my business in the early part of last year after finding myself falling out of love with my previous job. This was the best decision I have ever made; I am now doing what I love and building…

I live in Tavistock with my wife Nichola. We are originally from Nottinghamshire but like many people, we have decided to move to the South West in order to pursue a life that is surrounded by natural beauty, creativity and…

The common thread throughout my life, when I reflect back, is that feeling of being ‘at home’ when out and about on Dartmoor. Whether it was the biking when I was younger, the treks I did during my time with…

I started collected birds eggs, caterpillars and frogspawn, when I was six, at seven I had Saturday morningart classes and learnt how to make pillow lace – so my interests in art and nature started at an early age. The…

Amy Olds is an American contemporary painter who has been living and working in the UK since 1988. She studied for a BA in Painting and Printmaking at Virginia Commonwealth University, followed by a Master’s in Fine Art from Manchester…