Art Features
Billy Connolly Unveils Debut Art Collection: Born on a Rainy Day
March 15th 2012
Billy Connolly is well known as a comedian, musician, presenter and actor. But now he has decided to turn his hand to something very different. 2012 sees the launch of his first art collection, Born on a Rainy Day.
Life as a third generation Leach potter
May 27th 2011
There was never any doubt which career Somerset potter John Leach would follow. Eldest grandson of the renowned Bernard Leach and son of acclaimed potter David Leach, John grew up using handmade pots every day and throwing pots for a Sunday treat.
Graffiti Grannys - West Cornwall's knitting group
May 18th 2011
The work of West Cornwall’s guerrilla knitting group
Making Art Affordable - one million pieces of art for sale £1 each
April 20th 2011
Meet the artists Louise and Peter Gale who are selling one million pieces of art for a recession-busting £1 each...
New website for British based Designer-Makers that promotes British craftsmanship
April 19th 2011
Miratis, a new website that promotes British based Designer-Makers is launched. Read more about the founder, Lisa Harrison and the benefits of having Designer-makers from across Britain, brought together in one place...
New website for British based Designer-Makers that promotes British craftsmanship
April 19th 2011
Miratis, a new website that promotes British based Designer-Makers is launched. Read more about the founder, Lisa Harrison and the benefits of having Designer-makers from across Britain, brought together in one place...
Living and Breathing Art
March 23rd 2011
The Artist Residence Hotel & Gallery in Penzance, where visitors can stay in rooms decorated by local artists, is now open. Creative Director Charlotte Newey gives us a taste of what to expect
Reaching out to the cosmos
February 23rd 2011
Michael Strang has been painting professionally for more than 40 years. Sue Bradbury discovers the passion and philosophy behind his extraordinary works
Du Maurier festival attracts host of celebrities
February 18th 2011
The 2011 Daphne du Maurier Festival promises to be the best yet with a host of celebrities lined up to take part in the ten day event in Cornwall.
Sketches and Sea Caves
January 26th 2011
Artist Sarah Adams uses Cornwall’s sea caves as the main inspiration for her sketches. Her essential tools are a sketchpad, her dog, Fluke, and a kayak to reach these remote locations
Can you locate this picture by Stanley Badmin?
January 17th 2011
This piece was almost definitely commissioned as a travel poster for the Southwest, though its location is unknown and may be a combination of a real place and the artists imagination. Can you identify it?
Cornwall Life meets jazz pianist Simon Latarche
December 22nd 2010
Jazz pianist Simon Latarche has launched a new album, Cornish Preludes. He tells Cornwall Life about his musical career
Shaped from the Sea - Glasswing Jewellery in Penzance
November 17th 2010
Cornwall Life talks to Kate Pearse, owner of Glasswing Jewellery in Penzance, about her career as a jewellery designer who specialises in sea glass and silver
Watercolour World
October 20th 2010
Some of the country’s best watercolour paintings are coming to Truro. Sue Bradbury talks to one of the people who has helped make that happen.
Chris Watson will perform his Nature Disco at this year's Port Eliot Festival
June 23rd 2010
Leading wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson has travelled the globe to record the sounds of our natural world. This month, he performs his ‘Nature Disco’ at the Port Eliot Festival, which runs from 23-25 July, writes Anna Turns
Atishoo Designs Gallery, Charlestown - Advertisement Feature
June 4th 2010
Atishoo Designs Gallery. Set in the historic port of Charlestown, Atishoo is a family run gallery and picture framers.
World Class Sand Sculptors in Cornwall
February 24th 2010
Sand sculptor Paul Hoggard and partner Remy Geerts design incredible sand sculptures around the world, and they have a particular affinity with Cornwall
Cornish glass designer Jo Downs’ work is inspired by the coast
January 27th 2010
Launceston-based glass designer Jo Downs’ coastally inspired work is creating ripples around Cornwall and beyond
A Weaver's Dream - Carol Horsington tells us about her full time job of basketmaking willows
November 11th 2009
Basketmaker Carol Horsington turned her hobby into a full-time job that is flourishing. As well as baskets, she makes Christmas and garden decorations and also runs popular courses.
The Miracle Theatre, Redruth, Cornwall celebrates 30 years of humorous theatre
July 28th 2009
The Miracle Theatre celebrates 30 years of humorous theatre in gorgeous locations and Cornwall Life finds out what treats it has in store for audiences throughout August
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