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Jacob Brandon
May 6, 20232 min read
From Tradition to Innovation: Exploring the Evolution of Embroidery with artist Chloë Morter
Despite its functional origins, embroidery has become a popular form of artistic expression...
Jacob Brandon
Apr 1, 20231 min read
DEATH’S DESIRE @ The Little Theatre, Torquay
The Little Theatre’s April 2023 production is a dark drama by Robert Scott, an award winning British playwright, whose scripts range from...
Jacob Brandon
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Time and Tide
I am delighted to be participating in a group exhibition later this month at the South Gate Gallery in Exeter. My fellow exhibitors will...
Jacob Brandon
Dec 24, 20224 min read
Artizan Collective: Supporter Hub
The Artizan team run a non-profit social enterprise. If you appreciate our work, there’s loads of ways to contribute, beyond buying art...
Jacob Brandon
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Reflections at the half-way mark
#MarksGoingForAWalk - Update 17 December 2022 The completion of the Southwest Coast Path is becoming like an approach to life. The Path...
Jacob Brandon
Oct 21, 20222 min read
A Homage to Sir David Hockney
When I started making photographic re-imaginings of famous works of art, I really did not intend to make so many. I've now made well over...
Jacob Brandon
Sep 24, 20222 min read
Submissions - English Riviera Winter Open 2022
We thought our 2021 annual Winter Open might be our last but excitingly we now know we're here to stay and so our 2022 English Riviera...
Jacob Brandon
Sep 1, 20222 min read
TV Artist Wins Devon Art Grant
English Riviera watercolourist Ashley Raddon was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year when he appeared on the return of the...
Jacob Brandon
Aug 4, 20222 min read
No Pain, No Gain!
#MarksGoingForAWalk - Update 29 July 2022 In a world of short attention spans and bite-sized information, taking an extended walk of...
Jacob Brandon
Jul 20, 20221 min read
The Eye of the Beholder
During my career as an artist, I have exhibited extensively across the UK and Abroad, participating in several shows including with the...
Jacob Brandon
Jul 1, 20222 min read
Dartmoor Revisited – An Exhibition of New Works
Rosemary will be Artist of the Month throughout July at Wildwood Arts Gallery in Horrabridge, Yelverton where she shall be exhibiting new...
Jacob Brandon
Jun 4, 20224 min read
Submissions - Above and Below
Part of Devon Open Studios 2022 The Time and Tide Bell Project The Time and Bell Project was first conceived in 2008 by Marcus Vergette...
Jacob Brandon
Jun 2, 20222 min read
Information for Participants - English Riviera Summer Open Exhibition
Artist Preview Our launch evening will be June 24th 18:00-20:00. We anticipate high demand for tickets so in the first instance we will...
Jacob Brandon
Apr 28, 20222 min read
Submissions - English Riviera Summer Open 2022
The annual English Riviera Summer Open Exhibition returns hosted by Artizan Collective Gallery and Torbay partners. This year promises...
Jacob Brandon
Apr 7, 20223 min read
Torbay Place Champions
Do you live or work in Torbay? Are you as passionate as I am about the wonderful place we live? Now how often do you share that...
Jacob Brandon
Apr 6, 20221 min read
Exhibition Launch Double Bill!
4 New Exhibitions 2 Venues 2 nights! Join us for both, or just for one, either way, it's going to be an incredible weekend of art!...
Jacob Brandon
Apr 5, 20224 min read
How a piece of Soviet era flooring has connected Torbay to the war in Ukraine
“Do you know what this is?” I am being presented with a role of rubbery looking material, by English Riviera printmaker Ian Cox. Ian is...
Jacob Brandon
Mar 20, 202211 min read
Torbay Arts in Schools Network
TASN (Torbay Arts In Schools Network) is a collaborative and grassroots effort, comprised of 41 organizations, freelancers, and schools...
Jacob Brandon
Mar 14, 20221 min read
The Scream by Olesya Dzhuraeva - Bidding Form
Your bid for his print will be sealed untile the end of the exhibition, at which time, the print will be sold to the highest bidder. If...
Jacob Brandon
Feb 19, 20222 min read
Information for Participants - English Riviera Print Exhibition
Delivery The final deadline for delivery is 10am 28th February. You can delivery in person at the following times: Wednesday 23rd -...
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