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CAPTURES BY CARVALHO
LOOKING THROUGH THE LENS
Quite a few years ago I started my journey into photography. This was just after completing a few photographic holidays. From then on, I was just hooked on this new adventure.
I’d always had a keen interest in photography but didn’t know a thing about it. I learnt both studio and outside shots and the most intriguing was the darkroom work. It was amazing. I could work for hours in the darkroom.
I then started working in a few studios and gradually started my own business. I concentrated on portraits, and it really went quite well. To my amazement I gained my Licentiateship from the Royal Photographic Society, gained two portrait awards from Kodak and won competitions from the Master Photographers Association and the London Portrait Group. I was riding high; this was my new life.
The business lasted for 10 years. A great impact on my life. Unfortunately, there were a few personal reasons why I gave up my work, I really do regret this. A real regret. I carried on as a mother, worked in an office and life went on.
On Christmas Day 2023 I had a stroke and since then I’ve been getting life back together. Slowly and surely, I’ve been getting there. Many times, during my recovery I thought about photography and how much it means to me. Should get back into it. Could I?
There are a few problems as I’d always worked with film and an analogue camera. Now it’s different. I don’t know much about digital. This is on my agenda. First step forwards.
Now, to get myself onto the first step and indeed a glorious step, I’m exhibiting some of my previous and personal work. Going through my past images and creating this exhibition has given me a great sense of wellbeing and the urge to carry on.
I read a quote the other day, ‘Go to bed in a black and white world and wake up in a world full of colour.’ True but my black and white world led me to a new career in a world full of colour.
Eyes to me, sitter, the camera is on you.
Stroke didn’t get me!
Frankie
Quite a few years ago I started my journey into photography. This was just after completing a few photographic holidays. From then on, I was just hooked on this new adventure.
I’d always had a keen interest in photography but didn’t know a thing about it. I learnt both studio and outside shots and the most intriguing was the darkroom work. It was amazing. I could work for hours in the darkroom.
I then started working in a few studios and gradually started my own business. I concentrated on portraits, and it really went quite well. To my amazement I gained my Licentiateship from the Royal Photographic Society, gained two portrait awards from Kodak and won competitions from the Master Photographers Association and the London Portrait Group. I was riding high; this was my new life.
The business lasted for 10 years. A great impact on my life. Unfortunately, there were a few personal reasons why I gave up my work, I really do regret this. A real regret. I carried on as a mother, worked in an office and life went on.
On Christmas Day 2023 I had a stroke and since then I’ve been getting life back together. Slowly and surely, I’ve been getting there. Many times, during my recovery I thought about photography and how much it means to me. Should get back into it. Could I?
There are a few problems as I’d always worked with film and an analogue camera. Now it’s different. I don’t know much about digital. This is on my agenda. First step forwards.
Now, to get myself onto the first step and indeed a glorious step, I’m exhibiting some of my previous and personal work. Going through my past images and creating this exhibition has given me a great sense of wellbeing and the urge to carry on.
I read a quote the other day, ‘Go to bed in a black and white world and wake up in a world full of colour.’ True but my black and white world led me to a new career in a world full of colour.
Eyes to me, sitter, the camera is on you.
Stroke didn’t get me!
Frankie
DAVID WOLVERSON
I work mainly in acrylic on canvas. Many of paintings are of local subjects, and I can also offer signed, framed, giclee prints of my work to order.
www.davidwolversonarist.com
www.davidwolversonarist.com
SHIREE ALLEN
I am a visual artist using traditional art methods and technology to explore interplay between contemporary and traditional art processes.
KEITH KNOX
I paint in watercolours because I try to evoke the softness and blurred edges of the landscapes as I see them. My scenes are of the sea, rivers, land and sky - places I know and love, or those I imagine. The yachts and barges I paint emerge from a lifelong love of boats. My paintings have no hidden meanings - they are just views of the world and the colours and shapes it gives us.
Email : keithknoxart@gmail.com
Email : keithknoxart@gmail.com
ENSEMBLE HUES
My Name is Rinki Choudhary. I am folk artist and specialise in Madhubani and Pichwai painting. Madhubani is very ancient form of painting dating back to medieval time. It is practised in Nepal and India. It is known for its primary colour usage and detailing. The detailing is done using traditional nibs and natural colours. The paintings are inspired by nature and events. Pichwai is done in western part of india and it is known for using miniature painting techniques and burnishing technique of rubbing onyx stone to get the vibrancy in the painting.
I do use natural colours too extracted from flowers and plants. I paint on multiple surfaces from canvas, handmade papers, wood and natural fabric like silk and cotton. I take commission work too and happy to customise/personalise a gift for anyone. My painting is all about positivity and makings things colourful and bring ray of hope and smile.
I do use natural colours too extracted from flowers and plants. I paint on multiple surfaces from canvas, handmade papers, wood and natural fabric like silk and cotton. I take commission work too and happy to customise/personalise a gift for anyone. My painting is all about positivity and makings things colourful and bring ray of hope and smile.
JULIUS SALLOWS
I'm a local artist basic in and around Beckenham London. love making and creative art works. I am an art teacher and photography. All my floating frames are hand made my me so expect great quality with my art.
CHANTELLE D'SOUZA
Chantelle D’Souza is a South London-based artist known for her vibrant acrylic paintings and delicately hand-drawn foil prints. Her work draws inspiration from the natural world, with animals and botanical forms taking centre stage through intricate patterns and rich, expressive colour palettes.
chantelledsouza.com
chantelledsouza.com
NICOLA DALE
Hello, I'm Nicola and I'm new to being creative with paints. I love experimenting with acrylic paints in various forms as well as textured paste, trying new methods to make something pretty.
STEVEN GAPPY
My name is Steven, I am a designer based in Streatham, producing collage images of iconic South London locations along with the occasional tea towel, cushion, greeting card and homeware accessory.
PHIL PRICE
My art works are influenced by the characters in life, and the stories they tell I love to explore what can be said through art about them. My works are created using pastels spraypaint acrylics charcoals and applied to found materials such as cardboard, wood , secondhand books.
JANE'S JEWELLERY
I make sterling silver jewellery using traditional silver smithing techniques.
www.janesjewellery.co.uk
www.janesjewellery.co.uk
FIRED UP ART
Ceramics, hand painted with love and attitude. Using organic lines and vibrant colours to create unique and beautiful homeware and jewellery.
UDOM
My name is Stanislav Stoilov and I produce superfine alpaca and natural blends knitwear.
ESMERALDA CANDLE CO
My name is Rebecca Tipping and I create luxury hand made soy wax, scented candles. The perfect addition to every household. Each candle is hand poured by myself to ensure the highest quality! esmeraldacandleco.com
LOVERS ROCKS
Hi! I'm Miranda and I absolutely love beautiful rocks. I collected my first stone on a trip to Aberystwyth Beach when I was four. 39 years later and my collection is still growing strong! We're talking everything from sand and pebbles, to fossils, carvings and hulking mineral specimens. When you consider the amount of time it took for them to form, one realises that there's something really magnificent and humbling about them.
I want to bring the wonder and beauty of rocks into your sacred spaces, so that you can have a truly ancient piece of the earth to study, admire and show off.
Lots of love
Miranda
loversrocks.com
I want to bring the wonder and beauty of rocks into your sacred spaces, so that you can have a truly ancient piece of the earth to study, admire and show off.
Lots of love
Miranda
loversrocks.com
GLASS MATTERS
I am a local stained glass artist, making plants, flowers and suncatchers. I use the traditional
Tiffany method of cutting, shaping, copper foiling and soldering each piece. I work with
coloured and textured glass to capture the interplay of light and colour.
Feel free to contact me for commissions.
07786498085
Tiffany method of cutting, shaping, copper foiling and soldering each piece. I work with
coloured and textured glass to capture the interplay of light and colour.
Feel free to contact me for commissions.
07786498085
SEV'S SCENTS
My name is Sevim Ozlem and I bring love to the world through fragrances!
CAPO HOUSE
Cocktail kits created by an expert mixologist with over 20 years experience in prestige member clubs. A great gift for cocktail lovers, perfect for weddings or a talking point at dinner parties. Enjoy unique flavours crafted by the best in the industry.
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