Gift Focus - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 118)

52 EXHIBITOR PROFILES ELEANOR TOMLINSON ART Stand: P3 eleanortomlinsonart.co.uk Yorkshire born and bred, Eleanor Tomlinson is a traditional artist and illustrator based in east Yorkshire. Her artwork is inspired by the beautiful Yorkshire countryside she has grown up amongst, and all the wildlife found within it. Her pieces have also been developed into a wide range of cards, stationery, limited edition prints and homeware. Eleanor’s distinctive style using ink and watercolour, combines traditional, well-loved subjects with a contemporary, illustrative twist. Eleanor is proud to work with leading British manufacturers and suppliers, with the majority of all her products being printed and manufactured in Yorkshire. Eleanor’s work is currently stocked by several independent retailers and galleries across the UK. CITRUS BUNN Stand: P30 citrusbunn.com Citrus Bunn is a luxury watercolour greetings card publisher. The cards are quirky, are printed on high quality stock in the UK, and painted by Clemency Bunn in London. They’re are full of fun, beautifully illustrated and perfect for anyone looking for something a little different. LEIGH SHEPHERD DESIGNS Stand: 49 leighshepherddesigns.com “Working from my studio in Haworth, West Yorkshire, I create upcycled jewellery, cards and mixed media pieces. A love of seeking out vintage/natural finds and upcycling inspires my work,” says Leigh. Earrings are made from sixpence coins and pendants from vintage Scrabble tiles. These are presented in matching teeny tiny tins. Brooches are made from wooden draughts and domino pieces. The designs are made with Leigh’s own ink drawings and Japanese papers. Her mixed media pieces are inspired by nature and created with vintage finds such as bobbins, shuttles, tins and typecase trays. TWEEDIE BAGS Stand: 250 tweediebags.co.uk Katie Jarvis designs and creates using Harris tweed for gifts for him, her and dogs. Come to Tweedie Bags to find quality products that evoke nostalgia from it’s Scottish heritage. A wide range of items have been lovingly handmade by Katie Jarvis. She uses canvas and checked Harris Tweed; a soft, woollen, durable cloth, handwoven in the Outer Hebrides. The brightly coloured and traditional tweeds are used to create a beautiful range of bags and purses for the discerning fashionista. There is a range of items for men including glasses cases, whisky flasks and cufflinks. Pampered pooches are well catered for too, with an extensive collection of collars and leads. She is excited to be introducing a new golfing range at this year’s BCTF.