Mitch is an Engineer turned Artist who has turned his hand to making intricate sculptures of such esoterica as dragonflies, fairies and airships. His journey into creativity hasn't been a straightforward one. He's overcome some hurdles to get where he is but now, nestled in his Cornish home he seems to have re-found his mojo and is creating some beautiful art. This episode had a couple of audio issues with the echo of an artists studio, internet glitches and I admit, operator error... but we got through it and found the story behind Mitch's art.  Enjoy! Find Mitch at: Venryr's Arts My websites: www.thewildsilversmith.co.uk www.facebook.com/handcraftedpodcast   Incidental Music by: Lu Davis: www.facebook.com/ludavismusic   Additional Music by Fly Yeti Fly www.flyyetifly.com www.flyyetifly.bandcamp.com If you would like to support this podcast please Buy Me A Coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/handcraftcast Presented by Richard Stannard

Imogen Charleston produces a range of work inspired by nature and there is strong environmental theme that runs through all her designs.   In this episode (which is not un-troubled by a dog and a telephone) we speak about how she uses the clays that she finds along Dorset's Jurassic Coast to create functional pieces as well as more artistic statements on the way people interact with their environment. Find Imogen at: www.imogencharleston.co.uk www.moonstudioceramics.co.uk My websites: www.thewildsilversmith.co.uk www.facebook.com/handcraftedpodcast       Incidental Music by: Lu Davis: www.facebook.com/ludavismusic       If you would like to support this podcast please Buy Me A Coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/handcraftcast Presented by Richard Stannard

"My goal is to change the way people think about cross stitch and needlepoint and with the support of the media and my fabulous customers, I am achieving it." Emily Peacock is a Counted Cross Stitch and Needlepoint Practitioner and Teacher.  She used bold colours and typography in her designs to create beautiful vibrant works of art. Emily says that she lives in a "Wonderful Wooly World" and that her craft is therapy and escapism for the people who love to do it. Find Emily at: www.emilypeacock.com My websites: www.thewildsilversmith.co.uk www.facebook.com/handcraftedpodcast     Incidental Music by: Lu Davis: www.facebook.com/ludavismusic     If you would like to support this podcast please Buy Me A Coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/handcraftcast Presented by Richard Stannard

"I quite like distorting perspectives a little bit and making sure there's the right amount of light and dark" In this episode I speak with Phillip Kingsbury who is a Lino Cut Artist and Graphic designer. His story is one of a seemingly infinitely adaptable artist who can turn his hand to most things in order to pursue his art.  In this episode we find out about his work as a Lino Artist and the multitude of things that Phillip does to earn a living. Find Phillip at: www.woodenspoonpress.com www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWoodenSpoonPress My websites: www.thewildsilversmith.co.uk www.facebook.com/handcraftedpodcast   Incidental Music by: Lu Davis: www.facebook.com/ludavismusic   If you would like to support this podcast please Buy Me A Coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/handcraftcast Presented by Richard Stannard 

"I'm influenced by decay in surfaces. Rusting metal, peeling paints, peeling wallpaper, cracking plaster, that kind of aesthetic"  Suzette Knight is a Ceramicist with a unique style.  She is influenced by decay, by peeling wallpaper and falling-down buildings.  Her work is textured and stressed to give it a used, worn out feeling. In this episode I speak with her about her work, her influences and what she does to stay in the game. Find Suzette at: www.suzette-knight-ceramics.com My websites: www.thewildsilversmith.co.uk www.facebook.com/handcraftedpodcast Incidental Music by: Lu Davis: www.facebook.com/ludavismusic If you would like to support this podcast please Buy Me A Coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/handcraftcast Presented by Richard Stannard Produced by Lu Davis

"I like communities that are happy, and joyful, and smiling... Even if it's just for a short time" Lisa Davies is a Bubbleologist, which in short is someone who makes bubbles for entertainment or therapy. In this interview it was genuinely fascinating to speak with Lisa about how this simple art has taken her around the world, but that her ambition is far closer to home. Find Lisa at: www.squidgeandpop.com My websites: www.thewildsilversmith.co.uk www.facebook.com/handcraftedpodcast Background Music by: Lu Davis www.facebook.com/ludavismusic

"Be honest about things that genuinely get under your skin and have the process to be able to transfer that into a story..." In this episode I have a congenial chat with Paul Draper.  Paul is an accomplished prose and short story / flash fiction writer.  His recent collection of short stories 'Black Gate Tales' has been receiving rave reviews and is well worth the read. In this episode we talk about how his new book, the processes that he uses to be a successful writer and how he sees the future of his writing. He also gives us a glimpse into the novel that he's working on for release in 2021. Links to things mentioned in the episode Paul's Website www.theblackgate.co.uk Joanna Penn : www.thecreativepenn.com/blog/ Adam Croft  - www.adamcroft.net Mark Chadbourne - www.markchadbourn.co.uk My Websites www.thewildsilversmith.co.uk www.facebook.com/handcraftedpodcast Background Music by Lu Davis www.facebook.com/ludavismusic If you would like to support this Podcast please go to Buy Me A Coffee - Thank you www.buymeacoffee.com/handcraftcast