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Alice at the National Art Library

I had the incredible privilege of viewing Sir John Tenniel's original Alice in Wonderland etchings at the National Art Library. These tiny pictures, with pin-fine detail, are annotated by Tenniel in pencil. The illustrations are iconic and it was breathtaking to hold an image that has been reproduced in countless books all around the world. … Continue reading Alice at the National Art Library

Flashboy Max | Natalie Knowles Art

Flashboy Max 2.1

Natalie has released an update, featuring all-new illustrations. She has been exploring found object art, photography, collage and drawing in order to create this series of dark and grungy illustrations. The author and artist felt it was important to refresh the illustrations, as electronic visualisation is always moving forward. The retro videogame aesthetic no longer … Continue reading Flashboy Max 2.1

001 In the Studio Natalie Knowles Art 2022

In The Studio

In the run-up to our June exhibition, RESONANCE, it has been a delight and an inspiration to do art practice in the phenomenal studio of an inspirational multidisciplinary artist: Andy Hornett. Experimentation with materials and working with found objects is a new dimension to my creative work and I'm finding the spontaneity a breath of … Continue reading In The Studio

The Old Shoe Factory Project Week

From the crumbling brick nooks to the miles of cables on rusty girders, The Old Shoe Factory a.k.a. St Mary's Works is a building that impresses at every scale. I love the electrical power box where thick black cables converge. It's a building that inspires and a fabulous space to create in. I was delighted … Continue reading The Old Shoe Factory Project Week