Name: Sarah Thompson
Business Name: Sarah Lovell Art
Location:
Wimborne Minster, Dorset
Website:
www.sarahlovellart.co.uk
Regular
Markets: The Anonymous Travelling Market which I have done 4 times, and other
local markets too.
// Tell us a little
bit about what you do.
I draw and
paint mainly, and I love it! I then use my paintings as card designs and some
of them are available as prints. I have recently produced my first colouring
book, which is hopefully going to be the first of many.
I also do some sewing and have a collection of
handmade sewn products on my website too, as well as a collection of bike and
scooter ribbons (which are really popular as gifts for little ones to
personalise their ride-ons).
// Where does
your inspiration come from?
I have always
loved to draw, ever since I can remember. I am inspired by my family,
especially my children, by animals and sometimes by dreams I have. My work has
a dream like quality to it.
// When did you
start your business?
Sarah Lovell
Art has been up and running for about a year now.
My name! I
have kept my art and business running under my maiden name. My married name is
Thompson, but I still like to be Lovell too!
// Did you
undertake any training in your craft or are you self-taught?
Yes, I
studied art to degree level at Winchester School of Art, where I actually
specialised in sculpture. Now I just do more 2D creations.
// What was the
first thing you ever sold and how did it make you feel?
Someone
bought a drawing of mine whilst I was doing my art foundation course, and
remember feeling so happy that someone wanted some of my art for their home! It
is the same feeling now, every time someone buys a card, a print, or I get an on
line order, it never fails to fill me with happiness and excitement that my art
is going to be in someone else’s home.
// Do you have
any advice for other crafters just starting out?
The thing
that I have been told, and learnt through reading books, blogs, magazines etc
is that just do what you love and love what you do, because that will show
through, and if you love it, someone else will too!
// What’s your
favourite thing about Dorset?
The beautiful
countryside, and being close to the seaside.
// What could
you not live without?
My lovely
family and beautiful children, they amaze me every day!
// If you could
eat anything right now what would you eat?
Lindt lindor
chocolates (the red ones)!
// And finally,
do you have any exciting plans coming up for your business? Any inside scoops you can share with us?
I am planning
on releasing a new colouring book in the new year to compliment the UK Wildlife
Colouring book- same idea, different animals, watch this space!
Wow, what a great insight into the world of Sarah Lovell Art. I really hope you enjoyed it. I'd love to know what you think of this new feature. Did you like the range of questions? Would you like to me ask anything else of future Meet the Maker participants? Let me know!
Happy Wednesday my lovelies. xx
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