Steve Bloom - Mariupol by Kent Creative

Hugh Ribbans - Animal Farm by Kent Creative

Cas Holmes Memory by Kent Creative

Tracie Peisley - Maman by Kent Creative

Brook Hobbins Woman Holding On by Kent Creative

Chris Blunkell - Ocean Park by Kent Creative

Brook Hobbins has undertaken an artistic journey spanning from London to the the South East of England, even reaching upstate New York. Her background includes roles as a teacher and a landscape architect before focusing on studio-based sculpture.

A member of the Society of Portrait Sculptors, Brook specialises in sculpted portraits, based on photographs or live sittings. The final pieces, expertly cast in plaster, Jesmonite, or bronze, underscore her skill in capturing the subjects' essence and narratives. With dedication to her craft, Brook creates sculptural pieces that resonate across time and imagination.

Recorded in Westgate-on-Sea in August 2023.

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Charles Williams, a former student at the Royal Academy Schools, has exhibited his paintings in various locations across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

His art explores a dynamic interplay between his studio work, specific paintings that inspire him, and the stories and ideas that occupy his imagination and memory.

His creative process involves an unfolding improvisation, where narrative, surface, and image merge to express his experiences in the Art World, from being a gallery artist to an art teacher. Charles Williams draws inspiration from various works he has studied. In a recent shift, he moved away from depicting people to focusing on animals, aiming to escape human representation and the associated themes of class, privilege, and wealth.

Recorded in Faversham in July 2023.

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Cas Holmes is a renowned textile artist whose creative process and vision continue to inspire and delight worldwide.

With her distinct and innovative approach to textile art, Cas combines different materials and techniques, including collage, painting, and stitch. She embraces the concept of storytelling through her work, using found objects, fragments of old textiles, paper and personal mementos. She creates evocative pieces often incorporating elements of nature and of her surrounding environment triggering an emotional response. Cas's artistic practice is focused on the final outcome and the process itself, as she finds joy in experimenting and allowing the materials to guide her.

Cas Holmes shares her knowledge through her workshops, books, and exhibitions and encourages others to embark on their own creative journeys.

Recorded in Maidstone in June 2023.

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Richard Belfield's passion for creativity manifests in his extensive body of work across multiple domains. He has made significant contributions as a filmmaker, author, dramatist, journalist, screenplay writer, and businessman. His works reflects his varied interests and explore different topics.

As a filmmaker, Richard Belfield has produced documentary programs for several prominent UK channels such as Discovery, National Geographic, PBS, and Al Jazeera in the USA.

As an addition to his filmmaking, Richard has written five books, covering a wide range of subjects.

He is currently engaged in an exciting project with a graphic book, showcasing his innovative approach to storytelling and his willingness to experiment with different mediums.

Richard also enjoys pottery as a hobby. While he describes himself as a beginner in this field, his enthusiasm for the craft suggests a genuine interest in exploring and developing his skills.