A bit about me
Once upon a time before the dawn of
social media, I studied sculpture
and painting at The Ruskin School
of Fine Art, Oxford University.
My art practice has now
spanned 30 years.
I established my gallery in
the West Midlands in
2008 and supply my work
to delightful galleries and
shops around the U.K.
Still curious..?
A child of the 70’s, my creativity quietly offered freedom and autonomy whilst under the strict ordinance of “Victorian Dad”.
A further diversion was to amuse myself for hours in our family garden, studying and befriending the wildlife.
This sort of thing is how many an artist is formed..!
Add in that I was a Hallow’een baby, which gave me a clear sense of peculiarity, and consequently I had decided early on that my career was going to be a creative one!
Then, there was our annual trips to the subtropical islands of Scilly, where my mother was born and family still reside. A safe haven which always offered something exciting to see and do.
I have strived to and succeeded in recapturing these idylls in my adult life enabling me to make art every day surrounded by rural wildlife and of course make those annual pilgrimages to Scilly.
Made to make you smile!
If you similarly seek to liberate yourself and chase your own utopia, then my suggestion is to make something…anything. You can find a few creative projects to put a smile on your face on my Blog page to get you started.
If you can’t create, make your surroundings cheerful instead! I believe that real creativity is the creation of something you haven't seen before - I’m often told that my work is "different" which is the highest compliment! Find fun things in the shop!
Art should be enjoyable and accessible not scary and elitist, which is why I love to use my idiosyncratic humour in the things that make. I want my work to put a smile on your face!
Originally founded in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, I have rebuilt my studio and gallery display space at my home near Kinver where you can take part in workshops to learn my techniques or visit by appointment to browse art fresh from the studio.
Stockists
Gallery Tresco, Isles of Scilly / Cupola Gallery, Sheffield / Platform Gallery, Clitheroe/ The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle / Verandah, Holt /
Gallery Tresco, Isles of Scilly / Cupola Gallery, Sheffield / Platform Gallery, Clitheroe/ The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle / Verandah, Holt /
Nook Gallery, Birmingham / Walrus Gallery, Norwich / The Boathouse Gallery, Chepstow / Fuzzypeg Folk, Bungay /
Nook Gallery, Birmingham / Walrus Gallery, Norwich / The Boathouse Gallery, Chepstow / Fuzzypeg Folk, Bungay /
Weem Gallery & Framer, Pittweem / Brightwater Gallery, Alnwick / Nutshell Homewares & Lifestyle, Bridge of Allan / Mostyn, Llandudno / Virtual Vintage Co. Bishop Aukland / Art At Little Blue Budge, Online /
Weem Gallery & Framer, Pittweem / Brightwater Gallery, Alnwick / Nutshell Homewares & Lifestyle, Bridge of Allan / Mostyn, Llandudno / Virtual Vintage Co. Bishop Aukland / Art At Little Blue Budge, Online /
“Beautiful artistry. Customer service was excellent, keeping me informed throughout.”
Nameer - Dubai
“Tania is a mixed media artist and sculptor creating playful pieces full of fun and colour. Her work brings a smile to the face and lifts the spirit!”
Worcestershire Guild
“Get ready to be charmed! Tania elevates paper mache beyond the ordinary. Whimsical and bursting with personality, each piece is lovingly handcrafted from salvaged materials, making them unique as they are delightful.”
Kinver Parish Council
“I was visiting the Platform Gallery in Clitheroe yesterday, and came away, delighted and smiling, with one of your seagulls; it was difficult to choose just one of your papier mache birds ! They have such personality.”
Caroline Booth
“These look absolutely lovely in my small studio shop, they've been a real talking point with my customers and there was a rush to buy the only seagull I had. I've just put in a second order as my shelves look bare without the birds. Beautifully made, it's so lovely that I can buy genuinely handmade items and it's worth the short wait to get them. : ) ”
Jennie, Walrus Ceramics
Contact Me
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