Aliette is a graphic artist living in Paris.

She studied animation and audiovisual techniques at the University of Strasbourg, and has worked as a freelance graphic designer, mainly for animation studios in Paris and London, for some time.

All the while she has nurtured an interest in creating her own artworks, and began selling them when she realised that people were interested in the things she was making.

Her works are inspired by the idiosyncracies of everything which surrounds her: people, art, photographs, fabrics, textures and nature. Often her eye is caught by things which may be thought to be the most insignificant details of a scene.

I am an artist and printmaker living in West Norfolk, where I produce Lino prints using an old Fleetwood Mangle as a printing press.

I love colour and pattern, and my work is an eclectic mix of simple, colourful folk prints through to detailed pieces inspired by the beautiful patterns of the natural world. 

All my prints are hand printed and very often part of a very small run and edition of prints.

I was born in Somerset but lived seven formative years in Australia where I experienced the incredible geology and cultural history of that continent; absorbing the Dreamtime landscapes of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, the extinct Wilpena Pound volcano where I picked up my first fossil and the glacial and volcanic geology of New Zealand.

I now live in Wiltshire, which is also rich in geology and ancient cultural remains and love to spend time on the coast with my husband and four sons.  I love stone in all its varied forms: pebbles on the beach, ancient carved stones, semi-precious stones, standing stones, fossils. I try to recreate in glass the textures, shapes, histories of stone.

I am also inspired by the colours and moods of nature and the landscape around me in Wiltshire and the unnatural weird and wonderful imagery in the computer games my children play.

Born 12 July 1972 Illieston Farm Nr. Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland

Ruth’s paintings explore interpretations of the visual drama of the Shetland environment and are concerned with capturing the atmosphere, the play of light on the sea and coastal landscape, through mixed media.

Ruth trained at Edinburgh College of Art, gaining a BA (Hons) in Fine Art - Tapestry.

She is Secretary & Founding member of VEER NORTH, the Visual artists group based in Shetland.

Perry Lancaster started his carving career in 1988, working in Cambridgeshire with John Fox, who had become well known for his wood carvings which were simple, elegant and exquisitely made.

After a few years of working in Ditchling, just outside Brighton, Perry now works from his home in the Dordogne region of France, continuing to carve designs very much in the style learnt during his time with John, creating fine forms with minimal detail.

Each piece is made individually and entirely by hand, from a piece of wood specifically chosen from a large selection of exotic and native hardwoods which need to be stored in ideal conditions to prevent degradation or damage before the carving even begins.

The timber must be perfectly seasoned, if the wood has too much moisture it will be difficult to carve and may develop cracks once finished.

Architect and Designer, based in the Shetland Islands.

“I was born in Scotland, educated at Kirkcudbright Academy and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee.

I worked in mainland Scotland before moving to Shetland.

I am a Chartered Architect, a member of the Scottish Society of Architect Artists, 'Veer North' (Shetland Artists) and 'The Company of Incidental Artists' (Shetland Artists Group).

I am a trustee of 'The Belmont Trust'; restoring a category A listed Georgian house on Shetland's northernmost island, Unst.

I have travelled extensively, mainly throughout Europe and the Middle East.

I am also passionately interested in the architecture of Shetland, Scotland and the Islamic world.”

I bind my hand sewn books with Shetland textiles made from 100% Shetland wool produced at Jamiesons Spinning Mill in Sandness.

Fair isle knitwear and tweed make practical and tactile bindings, celebrating the indigenous crafts and industries of a unique tradition and heritage.

Illustrating from her Edinburgh studio, Emily creates intricate paper cuts and then transfers them into screen prints.

Through her motto ‘making the everyday magical’ Emily captures the magic of the Scottish landscape and its wildlife combining these with her recognisable florals and faunas.

Emily takes inspiration from lots of sources including; Scandinavian designs, folk tales, textile designs and loves a wide variety of illustration.

Recently Emily’s designs have been seen on the Cadbury’s Allure flake packaging and the limited edition Nivea pearl and beauty deodorant packing.

My work is functional, decorative ceramics for the home. I aim to create visually satisfying objects that have a quality of surface and pattern, and are a pleasure for our sense of touch. My process involves layers of bold and playful decoration, while enjoying the 'warm' quality of the red earthenware clay.

Simple forms are made on the wheel or using plaster moulds.

I collect imagery from daily life and nature to make paper collages. Before the first firing, coloured slips are brushed on to the leather hard clay using cut paper stencils.

The use of newspaper lettering on the final pieces echoes this process. Layers of applied slip produce a subtle raised decoration and can be drawn through to reveal the red clay beneath.

A second glaze firing is followed by a third for the application of printed decals.

Shirley Vauvelle worked 10 years as a professional designer/ maker after graduating from Leicester Polytechnic in 1989.

Taking time out to raise her three boys she is now re discovering texture and colour in the form of ceramics. She creates wall hung or freestanding sculptures, using white earthenware to hand build flower components, small creatures and birds and fish. Texture is embossed into the surface. Under glazes and oxides are applied to give layers of colour. These are then assembled together with driftwood, wire, reclaimed maps and vintage magazines and other interesting finds from the local beaches.

Her inspiration comes from her garden, her love of the coast and country walks with her dog and the fun of creating objects that are a little bit different and quirky. Influences emerge from Scandinavian art and design and naïve art.

I work from my studio space at home, designing and making knitted accessories and interior pieces.

Colour and pattern is the basis of most of my work and elements of traditional fair isles are frequently incorporated. The feel of textiles are as important to me as how they look, so warm cosy wools are a favourite. I try to use local Shetland wool where possible as we’re lucky to have such a good natural resource on our doorstep.

I like to make things with a cheerful homely quality and I’m interested in objects that can reflect a story or have the potential to become part of a new one, so they’re entertaining as well as useful in a practical way.

I’m always gathering throw away things that can become inspiring ‘treasures’. it’s great to occasionally find time to do experimental projects and one-off pieces.

I studied Graphic Design & Illustration In North Wales, after graduating I went on to work in Graphic design. I started printmaking a few years ago after having worked in design agencies for over 10 years.

All my work is hand printed by me from my small printmaking studio in the Peak District Derbyshire where I live with my partner and two small children.

Most of my prints are produced on a Japanese Print Gocco. Print Gocco is small self contained tabletop screen printing machine first produced in Japan in the 1970s the process is very similar to screen-printing.

Many things including nature, animals and plant forms inspire my work, I’m also a big fan of mid century art and design which is often reflected in my work.

Suzanne has had a keen interest in textiles for many years. Learning to knit in school like many other children growing up in Shetland, she was also encouraged by her creative family to experiment with different craft mediums.

After completing a qualification in experimental printmaking she started creating printed textiles of her own distinctive designs.

The built and natural environment and the unique heritage of the Shetland Isles are a major influence on her textile designs. Croft houses, Fair Isle Jumpers and seabirds all feature in her unique textiles.

Her aim is to make fun prints into functional products and hopefully to make people smile a little when using them.

Suzanne currently works from her studio upstairs in the Gallery and Shop, North Rock Gallery, she co-runs with her partner, photographer Mark Sinclair.

I was born in Lerwick, Shetland and studied at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen.

The inspiration for my designs comes from many sources such as the local environment, Shetland’s cultural history ancient and modern. As well as a wider mix of influences from travel and an appreciation for the design traditions and trends of other cultures.

I have always been fascinated by detail and miniature items, natural or manmade. From a young age I liked to spend hours collecting tiny shells on local beaches and still do even now.

These influences come out in my work through texture, pattern and form. From pierced organic flora motifs, to simple abstract wave designs, enamelled pebble shaped pendants and cast sliver shells.