Creative Review / / Julie Arkell

I am thrilled to be able to share some inspirational art and design with you every Tuesday morning as Rachael's 'Art and Creative Writer'. This week, I'm featuring the contemporary folk art of Julie Arkell.

Julie works predominantly with papier-mâché, often including textiles, embroidery and a variety of mixed media to create quirky 3D characters and accessories. She up-cycles fabrics and found objects and is inspired by old toys, books, colour and movement.

She exhibits, has a book published and teaches regular workshops at West Dean College and Loop London where you can find out more information about her work. Have a great week, Justine x

Artist Review / / Jessie Breakwell

I am thrilled to be able to share some inspirational art and design with you every Tuesday morning as Rachael's 'Art and Creative Writer'. This week, I'm featuring the quirky art of Jessie Breakwell.

Former art tutor to Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's children, Jessie is an Australian artist who trained at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and has exhibited in London, Melbourne and Los Angeles.

She creates vignettes of her daily life using mixed media including watercolour and 3D collaged objects although this feature focusses on her characterful depictions of animals. 

There are influences of Henri Matisse in Jessie's work which has a colourful sense of enchantment and fun. You can find out more on her website. Have a wonderful week, Justine x

Sandra Dieckmann

Hello, introducing another very talented lady! Sandra Dieckmann is an illustrator based in East London. I love her work, each piece makes you wonder about the characters in it and the story behind them.  The colours and combination of patterns give it a dark feel with a bit of familiarity. Here are some of my favourites, you can get her prints here or find her illustrations on loads of cool products. To learn more visit her website. Hope you like them. Love, Moni!