Artists
Amanda Church
Amanda works at dream on. She finds art a great source of pleasure and relaxation. It is an activity that allows her to create pieces without the pressures of daily life. Creating art that children will enjoy makes this an even more enjoyable piece of work.
Lockdown meant that many young families were spending much more time together so Amanda decided to choose a theme that was recognisable to young and old…..apparently Harry Potter was the most read book during lockdown so it seemed the perfect representation.
Bridget McIntyre
At school Bridget was told she was poor at art and so she stopped painting. That all changed following a conversation between a local artist Mary Harding and Bridget’s husband. When he told her Bridget’s story she said “bring her to me, I’ll teach her” and so over 20 years ago Bridget began painting. Since then she has spent time with artists in the UK and overseas developing her skills and discovering her love of art. She had the most fantastic mentor, Win Fenning, who built her skills, inspired her, gave her confidence and a love of art. A completely different place from where Bridget was as a little girl.
Daisy Carrick-Smith
Daisy is a creative, presently living between the hustle and bustle of London and the picturesque market town of Reepham in rural Norfolk, who delights in any opportunity to partake in artistic projects, both as an expressive outlet and to raise the spirits of others. Focusing on her career towards the artworld, Daisy has an emphatic enthusiasm for art from all eras, and since graduating in Economics from the University of Exeter, has dedicated her time and working experiences towards the art sector, learning more about artistic practice and art history, from within the field. In 2015, Daisy’s artwork was exhibited in the Saatchi Gallery having been selected to be in the Top 20 of the Deutsche Bank Art Prize, only to be displayed again in a seperate exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, alongside the Rolling Stones show between April – September 2016. In addition to her daily work and art history courses, Daisy hopes to continue devoting time to her creative output, making artwork for herself and others. As Hoarders is sponsoring the sheep, Daisy wanted a theme that was both enticingly mystical and entertaining, yet remaining relevant to the collectables that the business specialise in – staying true to Hoarders while producing a design that is attractive and engaging to viewers and passers-by. A vibrant and dramatic cosmic scene ticked all those boxes, allowing Daisy plenty of freedom to enjoy the whole colour spectrum and different painterly techniques. It also presented some wonderful name options for the sheep.
Issy Bovill
Issy is a recent Maths graduate from the University of Exeter who has spent the months before Covid travelling and exploring South America. Based in London, Issy has always had a passion for art and all things creative, having two architects as parents at home. From being an art prefect during primary school to sleepless nights during a-levels, it's aways been a side hobby that she thoroughly enjoys, no matter how frustrating mixing a colour can be!
Katie Nice
Suffolk Based Artist, Katie Nice, uses a mixture of watercolour and pencil to create hyper-realistic portraits, which aim to create a feeling of joy in her audience. Self-taught she has been drawing for as long as she remembers, taking on her first commissioned piece in 2014. Starting out as a pet portrait artist Katie has now expanded to work on her own exhibitions.
Wendy Aiken
Wendy is a professional photographer who portrays incredible humanity through her photographs. She delighted the residents of Eye by photographing families on their doorstep during lockdown, capturing and creating treasured memories while raising funds for two local charities. Some of these photos appear on 'Nutbrown'. Can you spot yourself, friends or family?
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