The Art Market June 2012

Product photos: Current collection

I have updated my scarf collection on my facebook page, where you can see individual pictures of scarves in my current collection. Would love to hear what your favourites are. https://www.facebook.com/louisetaylordesigns

Moschino Cruise/Resort 13

My stall featured on The Art Market video

Here is a lovely video with some great clips from the Art Markets in June, where I had my first retail stall. It was such a great atmosphere, with freindly people and lots of quality, quirky pieces of work, oh and wonderful, chilled live music.

Have a watch! See if you can spot me and my stall!

The next ones are in November, where I will have a stall at also. More photos of the day to come soon.

Design Process: Painting

I start each of my designs, initially through drawing and painting. Here I have begun from a quick sketch from a photograph that I took at a botanical garden, and then started painting it with watercolours exploring different techniques and brushstrokes. This is my usual method of starting the design process and the original artworks always influence the direction of the design. The painting and drawing process is really vital part to me and distinctive of my style; I always want it to be central to my designing and a focal part of my final products.

Maneggi

Beautiful ribbon and pearl jewellery pieces by fellow Lancashire lass and BCTF Exhibitor Maneggi. I met Nikki, the founder of Maneggi when she was on the stand opposite me at the British Craft Trade Fair, where I spent the three days admiring her lovely stand and fashion accessories. They are all hand made using ribbons and an embroidery/folding technique, which are intertwined with various pearls. I think they are great statement pieces and love the elegance and sophistication of them. My personal favourite is the grey piece, (pictured centre) where I like the stunning, decorative shape, created by the intricate ribbon folds. To check out more Maneggi  pieces take a look here Online Etsy Shop

Clare Caulfield

I came across the work of Clare Caulfield through the Art Markets. I really like the intricate, lively drawings and the watercolour, inky style. Documented from Clare's travels through sketchbook drawings, the art works are of various cities and places around the world, icluding Venice, Paris and New York, as well as some from nearer places like Saltaire and the Leeds Victoria Quarter. With a love of architecture, Clare uses dip pen and ink to create the pieces as well as screen print to transfer original drawings on to paper and canvas which she then combines with hand painted acrylic.

The Art Market, Holmfirth

Hello everyone, today I have been making preparations for my next fair, in Holmfirth on June 24th. It looks set to be a great show, with lots of brilliant art pieces to buy on the day, so come and take a look around! I am exhibiting as a Newcomer, where I was really lucky to be selected! I will have my silk scarves and greetings cards available to buy, so if you are in the area come check it out and visit my stand :)

Louise Taylor Cards on Etsy

My floral print card designs, taken from my hand paintings and drawings are now available to buy through Etsy

Art Market Interview

Have a listen to my debut podcast interview for the Art Market, where I was lucky enough to be selected as a newcomer for the 24th June Art Market in Holmfirth. Really pleased to have been selected and for receiving some great guidance.

The Art Market: Welcome The Art Market Newcomers

The Art Market: Welcome The Art Market Newcomers: Well done to newcomers, Nicola Rawlings and Louise Taylor who have gone through our selection process and won a free stand and mentoring fr...

British Craft Trade Fair

I had a brilliant few days, exhibiting as a Newcomer at the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate. It was such a great experience to be able to meet other talented artists and designers and see such a high standard of work. I met some lovely people on the stands near me, 'Maneggi, Anna Wright and Mcdonough and Davies' check them out. This was my first ever show and trade fair which went really well, was great meeting buyers. I learnt so much and I gained some potential stockists and contacts, as well as receiving some positive feedback, so all really exciting. More updates to follow. 

Greeting Card Range

British Craft Trade Fair

STAND N53. Trade buyers can come and see my new collection for my official launch. Sunday 15th -17th April, Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Show Ground.

Rosa Classica Collection

After working hard on putting the designs together and sewing the hems I have finally got round to taking some photographs of my new launch collection of scarves, 'Rosa Classica' intended to be feminine, romantic with hints of nostalgia, with hand painted floral, rose designs taken from my watercolour paintings and drawings. They have been digitally printed on to silks in the uk, which compliments the painted qualities beautifully and I am really pleased with them. I am going to be officially launching my design label and scarf collection at the British Craft Trade Fair in April in Harrogate and then they will be available to buy thereafter.