Artists & Artisans in Stone, Staffordshire, UK

“I commissioned a bespoke table and was very satisfied with the not only the item but the design and consultation of my requirements. Would recommend.”

“I was looking for an original and unusual mutual around my bedroom walls. Graham designed and painted a truly beautiful blossom tree for me with fairies and butterflies making it look unique, feminine and inviting. Grahem was patient, so talented and really cared about the end result. I would recommend him to anyone looking for something bespoke from an amazingly talented artist”

“Just received my painting of my dog Nipper, very highly pleased the detail and the colors are perfect. I would recommend Art By Mandy to any one who requires a very professional piece of art. not expensive but highly professional.”

“We commissioned Emma to design and make a splashback for our new kitchen. The finished product was unique and looks really good. Emma was reliable, professional and creative.”

“Beautiful handmade wall art. Very unique! Not just your ordinary wallpaper. I wanted something a little bit different and I haven't been disappointed.”

“Mark has produced some wonderful work for the school, most recently a mural in the school's entrance about Rights Respecting Schools”

“I have worked with Simon as a supplier for my mobile gallery for a number of years and his pieces have always been incredibly well received by my customers. Many customers have come back to add to initial purchases once they see how well his pieces fit into their homes, and how Simon makes a practical object into a piece of art within their interiors.”

“I am delighted to be writing a testimonial for Silver Zebra, Deborah and I have been working on developing a new product over the last few months. Her enthusiasm and passion for what she creates is addictive and really shows in everything that she produces. I would highly recommend Silver Zebra if you are thinking of a glass commission.”

“Leo Donaghy has undertaken a range of commissions and work streams in our substantive (25-room) Victorian house. These have included both original work on a substantial scale and renovation & restoration. His work is of an extremely high order on both fields. It is in addition a pleasure as well as an education to entertain Leo as an artist ‘in the house’. He is a mine of fascinating insights in his field and in general knowledge well beyond. Finally, Leo takes infinite care of his surroundings and leaves his work areas in impeccable condition. Original work •Major mural on three sides of a 3.5m-high Victorian bedroom above the picture rail. This embraces Italianate landscape, riverine, shore-side and Venetian canal-city themes with the central wall merging into a harbour vista drawing upon the Grey Havens from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. Interspersed are family vignettes, recalling honeymoon in Venice, favourite events in children’s upbringing, pets, and mid 20th century sailing episodes. Execution, including an exquisite sense of detail in in execution together with the sense of harmony between the room and its bay-window surroundings overlooking gardens, river and meadows is of an extremely high quality. •The same principles have been applied to an adjacent en-suite bathroom / dressing room. This includes an exotic neo-classical frieze sited over a double bath, restored from a resin moulding of unpleasant tone to harmonise with the complete mural surroundings covering every wall and cupboard with classical a mainly watery scenes, from sea vistas and islands, to brightly-coloured birds of a flamingo derivation and submerged grottos. A sculptured merman & mermaid support a sconces each, and companions in 3-D effect frolic spumes. A door lets into a further bedroom, which can be separated by close-fitting screens on which Leo has painted scenes filling the walk-through access between the rooms. An elegant naked young lady tips water into the overhead Thomas Crapper cistern. •This adjacent bedroom is fitted with a walk-in wardrobe constructed from Indian pillar and arch remnants. Leo has painted the final construct with a jungly tropical theme. The inside door of a second entrance to this room Leo has painted with a 3-D effect harmonised with the Indian theme of the wardrobe. •Leo has used a parallel approach a teenage girl’s room, with similar remnants supporting a bed raised 2m from the floor. •In progress is the composition of a Lord of the Rings theme on two removable dining-table leaves. When complete, this work will be covered and completely protected by a 2mm transparent resin coating. •Also commissioned is the landscape painting of a dull double door separating two part of the house. Renovation and restoration Leo has undertaken with the utmost care detailed restoration of a range of artefacts, including remodelling where required. His unerring eye and skill with his paints and brush ensures complete harmonisation with previous finishes.”

“I have worked regularly with Glenis for a couple of years now. She supplies the most beautiful designs to enhance the properties I stage for sale. She works to crazy tight deadlines for me, creates designs for individual rooms working just from photos and always delivers on time. Glenis is professional in everything she does for me and is helping me build a successful business too, my rooms wouldn't be the same without her help.”