Makers and Creatives

Sue’s seascapes of Cornwall and coastal paintings capture something unique in the atmosphere, special Cornish light and finding the colour in her native landscape.

Inspired by a wide range of wildlife, Rosemary paints everything, from field mice to falcons! Drop her  a line, or drop into aRTy gallery in Bude, Cornwall, where you will see her work and a variety of pieces by other local artists.

Harry’s Cornish seascapes have been exhibited at the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, London. Growing up mainly abroad (Malaysia, Canada, Ireland) Harry graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 1976 (B.A. Mod. Nat. Sci.) and became an artist/illustrator in Dublin. He was employed by The Irish Arts Council as Cork Art Society’s first Administrator and later became a Gallery Manager in Baggot Street Dublin.

Bridget has a passion for creating art in many forms and  splits her time between North Somerset and Cornwall. The stunning land and seascapes in these areas are where her inspiration lies.  Bridget’s also drawn to secret and secluded places, such as meadows, woodland and hedgerows, where she finds captivating and exhilarating subjects to paint all year round.  Her aim is to produce work that captures the beauty of nature, and that reminds us of the things often taken for granted in our increasingly busy lives.  During the Spring, Summer and early Autumn Bridget opens her studio doors from her gallery located at her home in the beautiful seaside town of Bude, North Cornwall. The house is one of the original Mariners cottages built in the early 19th century and is superbly positioned within 100 yards of Summerleaze Beach.  It has outstanding views looking across the beach and out to sea.

Rebecca specialises in wheel thrown tableware with a warm character. She also employs handbuilding techniques when the fancy strikes. Many of the pots are created for some of Britain’s finest restaurants, as well as being found in beautiful homes around the world.

Beth Lewis, a printmaking artist and stamp maker based in Kilkhampton, near Bude.

Her work is inspired by nature, wildflowers and trees.

Parsons Pottery is located at Quinceborough Farm, Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall and run by John and Rosie Parsons.

Along with creating their own work which is for sale in their shop, they seek to inspire people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the craft of Pottery.

They run a variety of sessions at their workshop from throwing on the potters wheel to pottery painting. Come and relax in their recently refurbished studio in an idyllic farmyard setting just a few miles from Bude.

Working in Silver and Gold, they produce a wide range of jewellery, from one off pieces to collections influenced by the dramatic coastline where they live.

Tattoo Studio in Bude, Cornwall. Owned by Sam Gilhespy, who has 10 years tattooing experience and specialises in dainty, fineline tattoo designs. Also the workplace of Junior Artist MillieLynchTattoos, where she continues to work towards graduating to a tattoo artist. Now also home to Pierced by Cassie three days a week, see her social media for more information. At Gilhespy’s Ink we believe it is about more than just tattoos, we aim to provide all of our clients with an experience that they can really enjoy in a calm, relaxing environment.

Clare has a lifetime love of knitting & crochet which is reflected in the wide range of wool, patterns and yarn stocked in her shop.

The Seventhwave gallery has been an artistic hub on Bude’s Belle Vue for over 16 years. We provide quality framing, art materials and local artwork.