Focus on an EVAN artist: Maria Burton
‘I couldn’t draw at all. A friend of mine keeps an early picture I did of her dog, and you can’t even tell it’s a dog! Everything I do I have learnt, and I believe one hundred percent that anyone … Continued
Focus on an EVAN artist: Polly Marix Evans
Polly Marix Evans has always loved drawing, colouring and making. Throughout her 1970’s childhood, she and her elder sister would spend hours producing endless drawings on reams of ‘computer printout’ their father brought back from work. For her 6th birthday … Continued
Focus on an EVAN artist: Ray Ogden
I interviewed Ray Ogden in his studio in the EVAN Gallery where he produces beautiful and fascinating limited-edition prints. He exhibits in the Gallery and a variety of other venues when exhibition opportunities arise. Ray did his first degree in … Continued
Focus on an EVAN artist: Liz Acland
This month I am focusing on Elizabeth Acland; the profits of whose art work go to fund the education of two girls in Uganda. I visited Elizabeth in her studio on Arthur Street, which you can also visit in June … Continued
Focus on an EVAN artist: Mary Chappelhow
‘Dogged Determination’ – An interview with Mary Chappelhow of Interlude Ceramics by Sarah Hiscoke. I interviewed Mary Chappelhow of Interlude Ceramics on a beautiful sunny day sitting in the grounds of Brougham Hall while we both drank delicious coffees from … Continued
A Cleator Moor Lass: Maggi Toner-Edgar
Maggi Toner-Edgar, the daughter of a dressmaker and granddaughter of a lace maker, was always going to be involved in textiles and fashion. She first started working with her hands and yarn when she was three years old. Maggi was … Continued