Artists & Studios




Posted February 22, 2022 by New Blood Art

Hannah Absalom in her studio



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Toni Harrower in her studio



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Steve Burden in his studio



Posted February 21, 2022 by New Blood Art

Julia Pomeroy in her studio



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Hattie Malcomson in her studio

Artist Hattie Malcolmson photographed by Alun Callender in her Phoenix Arts studio, Brighton.



Posted February 1, 2022 by New Blood Art

That Which You Hold, Holds You

Charm, character, and sentimentality are the abiding design principles of Colette LaVette. The life project of her home has the preoccupations of her life’s work, her art, mirrored in it. Compelled by Colette’s design, we spoke to her about the process behind creating a home – also the location of her studio – for her young family in the context of her successful career as a painter. 



Posted January 31, 2022 by New Blood Art

A Day in the Studio of Lorena Levi

In this series of interviews, Bold Beginnings, the spotlight is on a group of 2021 graduates who emerged with a flourish. These artists are immediately noticeable for their distinctive styles: the exciting results of very different research choices. The promise of their achievements has been recognized by universities and awarded prizes; we wanted to find […]



Posted January 22, 2022 by New Blood Art

The Podcast: Conversations with Artists

Listen to informal conversations – on a range of topics, between NewBloodArt founder Sarah Ryan and emerging artists.



Posted December 17, 2021 by New Blood Art

A Day in the Studio of Nicola Wiltshire

In this series we chat to NewBlood artists, finding out more about their practice, what makes them tick, and what we’re looking forward to seeing from them in the future.   This week’s artist is Nicola Wiltshire. Nicola is a New Blood Art Master: she’s been with us since graduating as her career has successfully progressed. […]



Posted December 13, 2020 by New Blood Art

Still An Artist #6

Do you believe in magic?, Do you believe in luck?, Do you believe in ghosts? An ambivalent magic that embroiders every experience – just ask artist Mark Bletcher, who’s paintings fuse magic, mundanity, and unlikely muses. Bletcher’s work is a self-professed compendium of ‘Modern Magical Realism’, with influences ranging from writer Haruki Murakami to British painter Howard Hodgkin.  His work, […]