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“An iconic collection of photographs spanning five decades which exposes the true character of Northern England. Sefton’s trademark style of poignant photojournalism edged with humanity and a black Northern humour utterly captures the changing soul of the North.”

‘Ghost Streets’ | Class & Gentrification: Salford, UK.

These are a selection of photographs taken around Salford and on Lower Broughton Council Estate (which is soon to be demolished). This is the result of a ‘path finder’ scheme intended to attract private sector investment to improve housing stock … Continue reading →

Windsor Drop in Centre, Salford (Photographic Essay)

I’ve been spending a lot of time volunteering at Windsor House homeless shelter in Salford and have been interviewing some of the temporary residents there. I don’t wanna go too much into it but here are a few portrait shots … Continue reading →

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The Creative Diarist looking for new submissions

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Hello,I am a visual artist based in the UK and I run a website titled The Creative Diarist and have interviewed a number of…Continue

'Inspired By...' Live, Love, Feel. - Is anyone interested in having their work featured on my blog?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bonita Rose Kempenich Apr 10, 2011. 3 Replies

Dear All,I am looking for other fibre and mixed media artists to be featured on my 'Inspired By' page.I want to include pictures of your work, a few small questions about your work & your life as…Continue

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A better way to share our ART? - Get Noticed!

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Get Noticed!So, I thought it would be an interesting idea to get more people sharing their work and getting feedback if every week, everyone could choose ONE artist on here whose work has inspired or…Continue

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"Aw thank you both!I printed the image on to mulberry paper using an inkjet printer which I then hand stitched on to some vintage wallpaper. I gently blurred and ran the colours together by adding a little bit of water to the ink.:) Let me know if…"
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"OH, MAN........it's so beautiful, i can't stop gaping... is it some kind of image transfer (which method)? or an ironed printed image on fabric? can u (pretty please) explain a little about the print/image transfer and the wet/bleeding…"
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'Inspired By...' Live, Love, Feel. - Is anyone interested in having their work featured on my blog?

Dear All,I am looking for other fibre and mixed media artists to be featured on my 'Inspired By' page.I want to include pictures of your work, a few small questions about your work & your life as an artist.I am currently working as an Arts Journalist for Quda Online Magazine and may end up using some of these articles to be featured on their fortnighly review.If you are interested please email me with 3 images that best represent your work and answers to these questions:1. Please tell me a…See More
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A group for artists residing in the North West of the UK to share work, events, projects and different techinques they use! Post your work and share your ideas!
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"Since i've moved back home from University I have set up a temporary studio/office to do my art and also write articles for an online magazine. I've tried to make it as comfy as possible, its small but it gets lots of light and I've…"
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'Inspired By...' Live, Love, Feel. - Is anyone interested in having their work featured on my blog?

Dear All,I am looking for other fibre and mixed media artists to be featured on my 'Inspired By' page.I want to include pictures of your work, a few small questions about your work & your life as an artist.I am currently working as an Arts Journalist for Quda Online Magazine and may end up using some of these articles to be featured on their fortnighly review.If you are interested please email me with 3 images that best represent your work and answers to these questions:1. Please tell me a…See More
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"love this aswell. amazing colours and texture. x"
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"this is beautiful. lovely attention to detail. x"
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Birkenhead, Merseyside
About Me:
I am a Visual Artist who works predominantly with fibre art & mixed media. I am currently studying for a BA in Visual Arts at the University of Salford and my work is influenced mainly by my family history, poetry, literature, psychology and from the inspiration of other artists.
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http://www.helena-rose.com

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At 3:36pm on May 20, 2010, Diane Seamans said…
Helen, thank you for sending your comments along to me regarding A Mother's Love 12X12 quiltlet. I appreciate feedback on my work.
At 1:00pm on May 17, 2010, Anne Schulte said…
thank you for YOUR kind words about my piece - sadly, I donated that to a website to help Haiti; http://www.etsy.com/shop/haitibyhand
and it is till sitting there! no one wants it
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