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  • Exhibition at Stapleford Granary Near Cambridge

    Exhibition at Stapleford Granary Near Cambridge

    Find my work on the cafe wall at Stapleford Granary until May 12 2026. Just 5 miles from Cambridge, The Granary is a fantastic venue for music, art, education & conversation in a beautiful 19th century farm and orchard. The cafe wall gallery is there to be a showcase for local established and emerging artists,… Read more

  • Made By Humans- A New Exhibition in Bedford

    Made By Humans- A New Exhibition in Bedford

    A New Year and a new art exhibition! ‘Made by Humans‘ is curated by myself and The Circus of Illustration. We celebrate the creative humans in Bedfordshire. Are you guilty of using A.I. generated imagery in your business? You may think it’s convenient, fast and has saved you money, but it’s lazy and looks tacky.… Read more

  • Please Help Me Shape My New Linocut Art Class

    Please Help Me Shape My New Linocut Art Class

    Recently people have mentioned that they are interested in learning more about my art process. I have hosted workshops in the past, and I am planning a class on how to create reduction linocut prints at home. Coming soon to 2026! I’ve created a quick survey so I can find out more about potential students,… Read more

  • Applying for Open Calls and Exhibitions

    Applying for Open Calls and Exhibitions

    At the start of 2025, an artist friend suggested I try to get my prints into some exhibitions. I applied to four open calls this year and I was successful at three of them. How Did I Find Out About Open Calls? Galleries and art organisers promote their open calls on Instagram. It seemed to… Read more

  • Dipper Print Inspired By A Walk In Monsal Dale, Derbyshire

    Dipper Print Inspired By A Walk In Monsal Dale, Derbyshire

    This is my latest completed reduction linocut print of a dipper I saw at Monsal Dale in Derbyshire. Anyone who is familiar with the area should recognise the old railway viaduct in the background over the winding River Wye. Me and my partner, Jack, had a fantastic sunny Spring Day, walking the meadow and looking… Read more

  • The Lost Portfolio

    The Lost Portfolio

    An Illustration Exhibition at Bedford College The Circus of Illustration is a group of professional designers and illustrators who volunteer their time to help promote illustration locally in Bedford. We were approached by Bedford College to organise an exhibition in their South Bank Gallery. Home of their art and design department. Unfortunately we weren’t given… Read more