Andy Walmsley
Andy Walmsley is a multidisciplinary artist known for his bold, expressive work that blends fine art, design, and storytelling. With a background in creative direction and over 30 years of experience in the industry, Andy’s work spans painting, mixed media, and large-scale installations. His art is deeply influenced by culture, place, and narrative, often exploring themes of identity, urban landscapes, and the human experience.
Norman Long
Norman Long is a painter known for his vibrant, expressive depictions of urban and everyday life. Drawing inspiration from his surroundings, Norman captures the energy of streets, cafés, and landscapes with bold brushwork and a rich sense of light and atmosphere. His work blends traditional painting techniques with a contemporary approach, creating pieces that feel both familiar and dynamic.
Iain H Williams
Iain H. Williams is a Lancashire-born artist renowned for his vibrant abstract paintings that explore expressive mark-making and dynamic compositions. His work melds urban influences with contemporary imagery, creating a bold visual language unique to his style. Iain's recent work embraces negative space, creating minimalistic yet dynamic compositions that highlight his energetic, expressive style.
Majam Wouda
Marjan Wouda, a Dutch-born sculptor, is known for her expressive animal forms that explore the human experience. After growing up on a dairy farm in Aduard, Netherlands, she moved to England to study art, earning a First Class Honours Degree in Fine Art (Sculpture). Her sculptures, inspired by nursery rhymes and stories, use animals as metaphors for human narratives, ranging from intimate works in various materials to large welded steel constructions.
Simon Blackley
Simon Blackley is a Lancashire-based artist who, after a 30-year hiatus, returned to painting in 2018. His work primarily features urban landscapes and portraits, often highlighting subjects that find beauty in overlooked aspects of city life. Blackley's creative journey began with photo modification and blurography, eventually transitioning to painting where he combines oil and acrylics to create layered, dynamic compositions. His art has been exhibited in various venues, including the Garstang Arts Centre, and he has appeared on Sky's 'Landscape Artist of the Year'.
Gavin Renshaw
Gavin Renshaw is a Lancashire-based artist known for incorporating classical painting with graphic design and graffiti. Born in Manchester, he studied Painting and Printmaking at the University of Central Lancashire. His work, inspired by the post-industrial landscape of Britain, often explores the region's industrial heritage in a modern context, such as his project on the steam engine 'Caliban' and its connection to the Courtauld Gallery by way of the former rayon factory complex once situated on the outskirts of Preston. The engine is now being restored after years of dereliction. Aside from his studio practice he paints large-scale murals for both public and private commissions. Art should be enjoyed. Let loose from behind the velvet rope. Here at the Artistry House, we offer a refreshing space for inspiring art, curated by artists, creatives and artisans.
GALLERY SPACE
Step into a gallery that feels more like an art-filled home than a traditional space. Here, creativity thrives in a collection of spaces full of color, texture, and personality. It’s a place where art is meant to be experienced, not just looked at.
With bold, eclectic interiors that complement each piece, visitors can relax and explore at their own pace. It’s a space for conversation, inspiration, and a true sense of belonging—perfect for lingering, reflecting, and enjoying the beauty of creativity.
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