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It’s nearly Autumn. We went for a walk over the weekend and noticed that the leaves are already starting to change colour and fall. Just a little but it’s started.
This photograph by Irene Suchocki reminds me of the end of summer. Of sitting outside in the evening when the light is[.....]
On 28 April The Lowry celebrates its 10th birthday. And what better way to celebrate and to pay homage to the art centre’s namesake by commissioning a mass installation of everyday people going about their everyday lives. The only difference is that the everyday people will all be naked.
The Lowry[.....]
I’ve mentioned before how much I admire Sara Norris’ work. These photographs are beautiful. The colours are truer than real life and evoke a sense of nostalgia. They would make lovely gifts.
Sara is having a sale this week. Get 30% off all mini print sets and big print[.....]
Such pretty photographs. I love that the colours are slightly truer than the real life subjects. It lends a surreal, dreamlike quality to them.
The photographer is Sara Norris and she explains that photography is her passion in life. “As a child I loved to draw, paint, and take pictures.[.....]
Susannah Conway
When I started putting this post together it was going to be about English seaside towns. But I found so many beautiful pictures that I went a little farther afield. And then the sun came out.
The first two photographs are by Susannah Conway. Susannah is a photographer and[.....]
I discovered Barbara Chandler’s work through Twitter. Barbara is a self-taught photographer and has been building her portfolio for the past 20 years. Her work has appeared in numerous exhibitions and is sold at the Conran Shop, London and will soon be stocked in their New York, Paris and Tokyo stores. She[.....]
Happy Friday! Still looking for ideas for Father’s Day?
Now these are cute. They’re handmade albums which hold 3inch square Post-it notes. At just £2.50 they’re perfect for an ‘extra’ gift. A youngish present, I think. Something for a young girl to give her dad.
The maker is Keep it in[.....]
These are coasters. Aren’t they lovely? It’s almost a shame to put a cup on them. They’re made from ceramic tiles with a cork backing to protect surfaces. Each one is varnished and completely waterproof.
The artist / photographer is Julie Birkemeier. She describes her customers as ‘people[.....]
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