© Charlotte Gurran Art
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Pole Star Gallery
Original artwork, handmade pieces and thoughtful gifts, inspired by the Lake District
A Summer Selection
A selection of new arrivals and much loved pieces in the gallery this spring
‘Butterflies on Pale Greens/Grey’ is an original work by Artist Lily Greenwood.
Mixed Media presented in a Wooden Frame:
Dimensions *:
Full Width: 100cm
Full Height: 100cm
Painting Height: 95cm
Painting Width: 95 cm
‘River Derwent’ Is an original painting by Claire Harmer.
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions *
Full Width: 45cm
Full Height: 35cm
Painting’s Width: 40cm
Painting’s Height: 30cm
Frame Width: 3cm
Frame Depth: 2cm
‘Helm Crag over Grasmere’ Is an original painting by Claire Harmer.
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions *
Full Width: 45cm
Full Height: 35cm
Painting’s Width: 40cm
Painting’s Height: 30cm
Frame Width: 3cm
Frame Depth: 2cm
‘Foraging’ Ceramics and mixed media framed piece by Sarah Tonks
Framed Size: 18cm(W) x 25cm(H) x 6cm(D).
Elevate your seasonal decor with these beautiful handpainted, porcelain, Easter egg decorations. Each ornament is one of a kind and features an elegant abstract design painted by hand using alcohol inks. They bring a touch of handcrafted sophistication to any setting, making them a perfect additon to your seasonal collection.
Whether you're making a spring centrepiece, or creating a contemporary Easter tree, these decorations are unique to the artist Lindsay and something you wont find anywhere else. Both the gift sets and single decorations are supplied in a luxury black storage box made from recycled materials, making it a special and thoughtful gift for a loved one.
Product Details:
Size: 5 x 3.5 x 3.5cm
Gloss porcelain egg decorations with a white coloured base, hand painted with alcohol inks in colours Teal & gold. Each bauble is supplied with a coordinating hand dyed, frayed chiffon ribbon for hanging. Design may vary slightly to photos as each decoration is unique. You will not receive the exact decorations shown in the photos but a set painted with the same techniques and colours.
We go to great effort to represent colours accurately however some colours may vary slightly due to difference in screens.
oil painting by artist Amy Hammond on rustic slate, finished with a gold leaf edging. This artwork comes with its own miniature easel.
Slate diameter: 10cm
oil painting by artist Amy Hammond on rustic slate, finished with a gold leaf edging. This artwork comes with its own miniature easel.
Slate diameter: 10cm
oil painting by artist Amy Hammond on rustic slate, finished with a gold leaf edging. This artwork comes with its own miniature easel.
Slate diameter: 10cm x 10cm
This is a hand built Ceramic decorative container, fired using the process called Raku.
Dimensions: 7cm(W) x 7cm(H) x 6cm(D)
A note from the Artist:
Raku, originating in Japan, is a pottery firing technique that has captured the hearts of ceramic artists worldwide. Raku involves placing the ceramic pieces in a specially designed raku kiln and subjecting them to intense heat, reaching temperatures as high as 1000°C. However, the true magic happens once the pieces are taken out of the kiln. They are placed into reduction buckets that contain various combustible materials, creating an environment of smoke and reduction. This reaction between heat and smoke as it cools results in the beautiful crackles that are characteristic of raku ceramics.
I have wholeheartedly embraced this captivating technique to create my unique animal sculptures, with a particular focus on sheep, highland cows, and donkeys. These animals hold a special place in my heart, as they symbolise my upbringing in Cumbria, a place known for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Growing up in such a picturesque and nature-filled environment has left an indelible mark on my artistic inspiration.
This is a hand built Ceramic decorative container, fired using the process called Raku.
Dimensions: 5cm(W) x 7cm(H) x 4cm(D)
A note from the Artist:
Raku, originating in Japan, is a pottery firing technique that has captured the hearts of ceramic artists worldwide. Raku involves placing the ceramic pieces in a specially designed raku kiln and subjecting them to intense heat, reaching temperatures as high as 1000°C. However, the true magic happens once the pieces are taken out of the kiln. They are placed into reduction buckets that contain various combustible materials, creating an environment of smoke and reduction. This reaction between heat and smoke as it cools results in the beautiful crackles that are characteristic of raku ceramics.
I have wholeheartedly embraced this captivating technique to create my unique animal sculptures, with a particular focus on sheep, highland cows, and donkeys. These animals hold a special place in my heart, as they symbolise my upbringing in Cumbria, a place known for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Growing up in such a picturesque and nature-filled environment has left an indelible mark on my artistic inspiration.
This is a hand built Ceramic decorative container, fired using the process called Raku.
Dimensions: 8cm(W) x 6cm(H) x 5cm(D)
A note from the Artist:
Raku, originating in Japan, is a pottery firing technique that has captured the hearts of ceramic artists worldwide. Raku involves placing the ceramic pieces in a specially designed raku kiln and subjecting them to intense heat, reaching temperatures as high as 1000°C. However, the true magic happens once the pieces are taken out of the kiln. They are placed into reduction buckets that contain various combustible materials, creating an environment of smoke and reduction. This reaction between heat and smoke as it cools results in the beautiful crackles that are characteristic of raku ceramics.
I have wholeheartedly embraced this captivating technique to create my unique animal sculptures, with a particular focus on sheep, highland cows, and donkeys. These animals hold a special place in my heart, as they symbolise my upbringing in Cumbria, a place known for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Growing up in such a picturesque and nature-filled environment has left an indelible mark on my artistic inspiration.
A hand carved songbird by Derek Smith.
Material - Olive Wood
Height - 5cm
Width - 13cm
A hand carved moongazing hare by Derek Smith.
Dark - Mahogany
Light - Ash
Height - 11cm
Width - 4 cm
Beautiful mixed media painting by artist Charlotte Gurran.
Mediums used : Acrylic, ink, emulsion on stretched canvas
Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm x 1.5 cm canvas
Creating artwork through a nature-derived process in The Lake District. Each piece begins outdoors: often up a mountain, or lake-side. Charlotte’s paintings consist entirely of captured moments from The Lake District. Movements of birds’ flight are recorded in the form of lines and once back in the studio carefully transcribed onto the canvas. New data is gathered for each painting, with no line ever repeated. Upon completion, the artwork is taken back outdoors - interweaving the artwork's creation with nature once more. Colour palettes and sizes can vary but one thing remains a constant, encompassing the origin of Charlotte’s artistic practice: appreciation of our breathtaking Cumbrian landscape.
A little wooden owl that’s screen printed by Kate Millbank - available in different colours. Comes with a string attached for hanging.
Cut from 3mm ply wood
Wood is FSC certified from sustainable sources
Screen printed by hand on both sides
Measures approx 11.5cm x 14cm | 3mm thick
Strung with cotton thread
oil painting by artist Amy Hammond on rustic slate, finished with a gold leaf edging. This artwork comes with its own miniature easel.
Slate diameter: 10cm
Hand made, needle felted, hanging herdwick figures.
Average dimensions: 6 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm
PLEASE NOTE: as these are handmade no two products will be the same, the sizes may vary slightly and the features of the herdwick face will not be identical.
This is a hand built ceramic Sheep, fired using the process called Raku.
Dimensions: 11cm x 12cm x 8cm
A note from the Artist:
Raku, originating in Japan, is a pottery firing technique that has captured the hearts of ceramic artists worldwide. Raku involves placing the ceramic pieces in a specially designed raku kiln and subjecting them to intense heat, reaching temperatures as high as 1000°C. However, the true magic happens once the pieces are taken out of the kiln. They are placed into reduction buckets that contain various combustible materials, creating an environment of smoke and reduction. This reaction between heat and smoke as it cools results in the beautiful crackles that are characteristic of raku ceramics.
I have wholeheartedly embraced this captivating technique to create my unique animal sculptures, with a particular focus on sheep, highland cows, and donkeys. These animals hold a special place in my heart, as they symbolise my upbringing in Cumbria, a place known for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Growing up in such a picturesque and nature-filled environment has left an indelible mark on my artistic inspiration.
Beautiful mixed media Painting by artist Lisa Metcalfe.
Dimensions: 45cm×45cm | 30cmx30cm
These cotton tea towels are lovingly made by hand, screen printed with Folded Forest’s original paper cut design, depicting A leaping hare against the setting sun, a badger and fox sleeping snugly underground.
These lovely artworks are created by the team of two at Folded Forest. Their designs begin as hand made paper-cuts, then layers are added with pen & ink, before being transferred to screens ready for printing by hand. Screen-printing allows them to carefully choose and layer colours and to print onto all sorts of interesting surfaces, from beautiful papers, to soft linen fabric and smooth birch ply wood.
Dimensions: 78 x 48 cm
Machine washable at 40 degrees celsius, air dry and medium iron
‘Onwards and Upwards’ Ceramics and mixed media framed piece by Sarah Tonks
Framed Size:
24cm (W) x 32cm (H) x 8cm (D)