Traditionally artists are used to selling their work through exhibitions and galleries, so how do paintings and prints translate into sales online? We talk to artist Kitty Cooper to find out how she sells…
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Artist Kitty Cooper seduced us many months ago with her landscapes and seascapes, most of which are inspired by her beautiful surrounding on the Isle of Wight. We caught up with Kitty to find out more about her work, techniques and inspiration…
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Lydia Lapinski runs Studio Binky, an independent design studio with clients including Paul Smith, the BBC and us! (She’s the person behind the colourful Folksy logo.) We talk to her about her new Studio Binky Shop…
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Rachel Collins is a knitwear designer who describes herself as “a better maker and designer than I am a salesperson”, so selling her work directly through Folksy and wholesale through a small selection of shops up suits her perfectly. We caught up with Rachel to find out more about her business, Selvage.
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I started my business at the beginning of an financial downturn so ideas of social and economic sustainability were at the forefront of my mind. There is real comfort and reassurance to be found in age old traditions that have been passed down the generations. I think a lot of people feel the same way and I hope that continues, it can only be good for the UK economy. I hope my love of tradition and British materials shows through in the work.