84 Richard Webb

Artist/Designer

Artform: Collage, Digital art, Mixed media

I studied art and graphic design at the Cheshire School of Art and graduated in 1986. Since then I have worked for within the advertising sector and creative industries, initially as a designer, then progressing to art director and creative director.

Illustration had aways been a passion of mine and an area I wanted to develop commercially. So, after a period of developing my hand cut style, I launched Hand Cut Originals in 2014.

My style is infused with many influences, including lino and wood cut and retrospective styles like Art Deco. I think my experience in design and branding has gone some way to influence the bold simplicity which is indicative of my style.

Although hand cut paper and card is intrinsic to my method, my style also bridges disciplines such as collage and mixed media too. As my style continues to evolve I like to explore the use of different materials and textures like sheet metals and hand-painted layers for example.

With some of my work I use creative software to re-illustrate selected pieces into a printable digital format. This approach runs in parallel to my hand cut style and again I enjoy the scope for development and experimentation this medium also offers.

Inspiration for my work typically comes from nature and fauna with a particular affection for my local Worcestershire and Herefordshire countryside. I have also explored other subject matter like popular and music culture.

Based in St. John’s, Worcester, I mainly divide my time between my art, working as a freelance designer and running my workshops from my home studio. I sell my art via arts markets around the local area, Midlands and the Cotswolds, but also some selected retail outlets, the occasional exhibition and private commissions too.

I’m really looking forward to opening my studio in August and offering a very warm welcome to everyone who comes to visit. I’ll have a broad range of my works on display in my garden and studio and there will be opportunity to purchase should you wish. I’ll be happy to demonstrate my techniques and for the adventurous there will be an opportunity to have a go and get some hands-on experience!!

Venue

3 Worboys Road
WR2 4JJ Worcester
United Kingdom
Directions: Accessed from either the Malvern Rd end into Winchester Ave and taking the 3rd left into Worboys Rd. Or from the Swinton Lane end into Winchester Ave and taking the 3nd right into Worboys Rd. Parking is on the road

What 3 words location: august.that.wanted

Tel: 07887 991298
Instagram: handcutoriginals
Facebook: handcutoriginals
Website: http://www.handcutoriginals.co.uk

Added extras:
Access for wheelchair users
Refreshments
Toilets

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