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: Martin O'Neill

I am thrilled to be able to share some inspirational art with you every Tuesday morning as Rachael's  'Art and Creative Writer'. This week, we're featuring the hand made collages of Martin O'Neill.

Martin is a highly accomplished illustrator based in the U.K. He has an old school attitude towards his techniques, mainly using a blend of collage, silkscreen, photography, paint, and digital techniques.

He has created collaged illustrations for the publishing, editorial, advertising and design markets internationally. I love the layering of imagery and mix of nostalgic eras within his work. More eye candy next week, Justine x.

Artist Review: Batya Cavens

I am thrilled to be able to share some inspirational art with you every Tuesday morning as Rachael's new 'Art and Creative Writer'. This week, we're featuring the mixed media collages of Batya Cavens.

Batya grew up and worked in Tel Aviv, Israel before moving to Canada in 2002. She previously had her own  studio producing a wide array of clothes, accessories and home furnishings but now concentrates on creating art.

She has an urban graffiti/street art style created with layers of collage and naive, expressive painted motifs. Her work is available for sale at Saatchi Online and she has a website with more work and details of her exhibitions here. Have an inspirational week, Justine x

Macrina Busato

Recently Rachael announced that she is now a proud member of the Lilla Rogers Studio. For the next few months we have decided to feature a regular weekly showcase from Lilla's esteemed group of designers & Illustrators. Today we bring you the lovely Macrina Busato.

Macrina Busato is an illustrator based in Spain. Macrina uses a lot of collage within her illustrations as well as mixing in other medias including watercolour, screen-printing, stamping, pens & textile dyeing. Withing Macrina's illustrations are lots of textures, layering & detailed drawings. Macrina stays inspired by traveling, walking around the city, beach or local woods. Books are also a great source of inspiration too for Macrina too. Macrina has an impressive client list including CocaCola Foundation, K & COMPANY, Zeixs Books & many more. You can also find Macrina on the Behance network. Enjoy, Hannah.

Jennifer Judd-McGee

Recently Rachael announced that she is now a proud member of the Lilla Rogers Studio. For the next few months we have decided to feature a regular weekly showcase from Lilla's esteemed group of designers & Illustrators. Today we bring you the lovely Jennifer Judd-McGee.

Jennifer Judd-McGee is an artist based along the coast of Maine, USA. Jennifer creates paper cuttings, illustration, printmaking & mixed media artwork, which are inspired by nature & her coastal surroundings. Jennifer's work is very detailed, quirky & full of wonderful bright colours. Jennifer tends to work traditionally but is slowly learning to work digitally.

Jennifer has many clients including The Art Group, Timberland, Hallmark & many more. As well as being represented by Lilla Rogers you can also find more of Jennifer's work online & in store (USA) on Etsy, Nahcotta, Enormous Tiny Art, Society6, Spruce & Gussy, Asticou Connection Gallery & several more selling prints, original artwork & iPhone cases. You can find Jennifer on Facebook & follow her on twitter @swallowfield. Enjoy, Hannah.