Spring exhibition marks the release of new book celebrating Cornwall’s natural riches

Spring exhibition marks the release of new book celebrating Cornwall’s natural riches

Do you know how the pink-flowered Centaury got its name, or where to look out for the rare Black Mining Bee? Have you ever seen Charles de Gaulle in his bath, and can you tell the difference between Fungus Gnats and other flying pests? All 

Team Photoshoot with Kingdom and Sparrow

Team Photoshoot with Kingdom and Sparrow

We recently visited Falmouth-based design agency Kingdom and Sparrow, to capture some new team profile photos and shots of their updated office space.  The team work from the historic and distinctive Old Art School building on Arwenack Avenue, which is filled with light from the 

Meet the Artist – Penny Rumble Studio Shoot

Meet the Artist – Penny Rumble Studio Shoot

We recently visited Penzance-based artist Penny Rumble in her lovingly renovated Cornish farm dwelling and outhouses-turned-workshops to capture some photographs for an upcoming book launch and a revamp of her website.  Penny’s home and studio is just a mile or so from the shores of 

Photoshoot with EOT Ceramics for Kingdom and Sparrow

Photoshoot with EOT Ceramics for Kingdom and Sparrow

We were recently approached by Falmouth-based branding agency Kingdom and Sparrow to produce some content for their annual Christmas team gifting tradition. For the past six years, Kingdom and Sparrow have reached out to local makers to create bespoke, handmade Christmas presents for their staff. 

Sunny vibes and tasty supplies: Truro prepares to host The BIG Summer Market

Sunny vibes and tasty supplies: Truro prepares to host The BIG Summer Market

The Cornish summer in all its glory is set to explode onto Lemon Quay for a two-day celebration of bountiful local produce and creative spirit this August. Truro Farmers Market and Cornwall Shop Small are teaming up once again for a seasonal mini festival bringing 

Exhibition dedicated to the turbulent seas of Mount’s Bay.

Exhibition dedicated to the turbulent seas of Mount’s Bay.

There can be few better settings for a solo show exploring the powerful vitality – and volatility – of the sea than The Old Coastguard in Mousehole. The awesome power of the sea and its life-giving qualities are the subject of oil painter Penny Rumble’s 

Capturing the Cornish coast on canvas

Capturing the Cornish coast on canvas

Amanda Hoskin will show a new body of work at Lighthouse Gallery in Penzance this spring, coinciding with the gallery’s 20th anniversary.

Historic Painting School Seeks New Director

Historic Painting School Seeks New Director

The St Ives School of Painting is seeking a new Director to lead it into the latest phase of its long history. The new Director will become the principal of one of Cornwall’s leading cultural institutions, the fundamental aim of which is to enrich people’s 

Showcasing the next generation of artistic talent

Showcasing the next generation of artistic talent

A historic art school in West Cornwall has introduced the next phase of an innovative, free Youth Program, giving both local and national young artists the opportunity to exhibit work in the cultural heart of Cornwall. The St Ives School of Painting, which is a 

Solo exhibition highlights the plight of the bumblebee

Solo exhibition highlights the plight of the bumblebee

This November, acclaimed Cornwall-based artist Catherine Hyde will use her biannual solo exhibition at Lighthouse Gallery in Penzance to highlight the plight of the buff-tailed bumblebee. With all the power and erudition of an accomplished visual storyteller, in ‘The Golden Hours’ Catherine will take gallery