All Things Considered

Mark Hearld & Emily Sutton
Posted by Simon Lewin

Mark Hearld and Emily Sutton will be exhibiting a selection of drawings, collage, print and craft at York College.

Mark and Emily are both former students on the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at York College.

Mark continued his studies at Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art, returning to York to teach on the Art Foundation for five years. He now teaches one day a week at Hull College.

Emily studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art, and spent a semester at Rhode Island School of Design in America.

The exhibition runs from May 16th until 9th June at York College.

You might have already seen Mark Hearld's Doveflight and Bird Garden fabrics, and Emily's Curiosity Shop.

We're working with Mark and Emily on new St. Jude's fabrics (and later this year, wallpapers). If you'd like to be kept up to date with progress, sign up for our e-mail newsletter.

 

Posted by Simon Lewin on May 16th, 2011

Christopher Brown tote bags
Posted by Simon Lewin

These lined tote bags (and accompanying cushion covers) are the first items in our new range Here & Now range, launched as part of Christopher Brown's English Vernacular exhibition at our gallery in Norfolk (running until early June).

“English Vernacular” represents my continuing interest in this country’s architecture, places, objects, people and animals. The intent is serious but often I can’t resist introducing an element of humour. Christopher Brown, April 2011.

Sold exclusively from St. Jude's, these lined tote bags are produced in small batches and colourway/cloth combinations that may not be repeated. Available whilst stocks last - grab them while you can!

Posted by Simon Lewin on May 15th, 2011

Drawing at the Museum
Posted by Angie Lewin

It was great to be asked to take part in Ceri Levy's Ghosts of Gone Birds project which brings together over 60 contemporary artists bringing back to life a bird that has been lost, highlighting the dangers of bird extinction.

I've always loved the idea of working in a museum so I had a wonderful day at the Natural History Museum in Tring drawing the feather of the Double-banded Argus. It was fascinating (in a sort of macabre way) to see the huge collection of preserved birds in cabinets and drawers that included the most amazingly vibrantly coloured pheasants and peacocks. As I drew I watched our lively native birds, hopping on the bare branches outside, unaware of the thousands of species - exotic and familiar - stored inside. The result of the visit is this new wood engraving, 'Drawing at the Museum' which will feature in the exhibition.

The exhibition opens in Liverpool later in May with a London appearance due for November.

To keep up to date with other venues and activities, visit the Ghosts of Gone Birds Facebook page.

Posted by Angie Lewin on May 13th, 2011

Adam Bridgland
Posted by Simon Lewin

Our favourite leisure time artist, Adam Bridgland, is currently exhibiting in Portsmouth.

Be My Guide Tonight features a selection of new work in a wide range of media, including prints, embroidered patches and an enamel plaque alongside sculptures, neon and a hand-painted wall mural.

The exhibition runs until 5th June 2011.

We stock a selection of Adam Bridgland prints over at our online store.

Posted by Simon Lewin on May 12th, 2011

Festival Mug
Posted by Angie Lewin

My latest lithograph, Festival Mug, is being launched at the opening of my exhibition at Potterton Books in London.

It features our treasured mug designed by Norman Makinson and produced by Wedgwood to celebrate the 1951 Festival of Britain.

The first few copies will be available from Potterton Books. The rest of the edition will be available in June/July - please sign up to my e-mail newsletter if you'd like to receive details nearer the time.

Posted by Angie Lewin on May 10th, 2011

Quentin Blake
Posted by Simon Lewin

Quentin Blake has produced a screenprint, 'The Most Exciting Chapter', to raise funds for our friends at The Nightingale Project.

The Nightingale Project brightens and enlivens the environment for patients and staff of many mental health centres through art and music. The importance of art in hospitals is now increasingly recognised, and many NHS Trusts are taking an interest in the healing environment.

This screenprint, limited to 100 copies only, is now available for sale. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist. 

To find out more and to purchase a copy, visit The Nightingale Project website.

Posted by Simon Lewin on May 4th, 2011

Stunning Little Vixen
Posted by Simon Lewin

Here's another of our favourite Christopher Brown linocuts which will feature as part of 'English Vernacular', an exhibition of his prints and collages at St. Jude's Gallery.

Join us in Norfolk on Saturday 7th May 2011 to celebrate the opening of the exhibition or view a selection of Christopher's work online.

Posted by Simon Lewin on May 4th, 2011

English Vernacular
Posted by Simon Lewin

Opening on Saturday 7th May 2011, 'English Vernacular' is an exhibition of prints and collages by printmaker Christopher Brown at our gallery in North Norfolk.

If you'd like to be kept up to date with details of the work we'll be exhibiting, please sign up for our e-mail newsletter.

Please join us for a glass of wine and a chat with Chris on Saturday 7th May 2011 between 11am-4pm. If you're unable to join us you can also view a selection of Chris' prints online.

Posted by Simon Lewin on April 25th, 2011

Julia McKenzie
Posted by Simon Lewin

Julia McKenzie has just been awarded second prize for her original drawing 'Urchin' (below) at the Easter Friend's Open Exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery.

We stock a selection of Julia's limited edition prints over at our online print store.

Posted by Simon Lewin on April 20th, 2011

Mark Hearld linocut
Posted by Simon Lewin

Mark Hearld and Emily Sutton joined us in the Highlands for a few days - lots of discussion about forthcoming projects and we put our Albion press to good use, proofing a new two colour linocut by Mark, 'Ballindalloch Blackbird'.

This is the first St. Jude's published edition and the print will be available in a month or so. Sign up for our e-mail newsletter if you'd like to know when the first copies are available.

Posted by Simon Lewin on April 19th, 2011