8 Affordable Artists To Have On Your Radar
Kate Pottage
Kate Pottage, the creative force behind Wallis Studios, has cultivated a distinctive artistic identity over her 15-year career. Her journey began painting alongside her grandmother, leading her to pursue a degree in art and design. Kate's work is characterised by a harmonious blend of contemporary aesthetics and vintage charm, reflecting her passion for sourcing unique art pieces across Europe. This fusion is evident in her curated collections at Wallis Studios, where she integrates her original creations with vintage finds. Kate's influences are diverse, drawing inspiration from her extensive travels and a deep appreciation for art history.
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MotherDaughterCreate
MotherDaughterCreate is the collaborative artistic venture of Suffolk-based Maria Fletcher and her daughter Lia. Their work is celebrated for its vibrant and expressive floral compositions, which capture the essence of nature's beauty with contemporary flair. Maria, a seasoned graphic designer and lecturer who had a decade-long career in branding design, informs their bold use of colour and form. Lia, who is currently pursuing her studies at the University of Southampton, infuses youthful energy and fresh perspectives into their creations. Their artistic journey began during lockdown, which is when they developed their distinctive style, characterised by dynamic brushstrokes and a harmonious colour palette. Their work has since been showcased in various exhibitions, including a solo show titled 'Forever Flower' at The Art Buyer in November 2023.
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Lottie Hampson
London-born artist Lottie Hampson has cultivated a multifaceted practice that seamlessly blends photography, drawing and printmaking. Her creative journey often begins with the deliberate pace of analogue photography, allowing her to capture the subtle nuances of her surroundings. These images serve as meditative studies of light, landscapes, interiors and the intimate details of daily life. Transitioning from film to paper, Lottie uses oil pastels and charcoal to craft evocative still-life compositions, frequently inspired by the simple pleasures of culinary rituals. Her artistic influences are deeply rooted in her upbringing; with a grandmother who was an art teacher and painter, Lottie's early exposure to art fostered a profound appreciation for the creative process. Her work has also been showcased through collaborations with platforms such as Partnership Editions and Wondering People.
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Lucy Wayne
Lucy Wayne is a London-born, Sussex-based artist, working from life in watercolour, gouache and ink. From her South Downs studio, Lucy observes the seasons and the passing of time through her paintings, often gathering flowers from her garden to study and paint. Working directly in colour without the use of pencil, her compositions unfold spontaneously. Delicate yet striking, Lucy’s works are infused by a love of nature. A collection of dried flowers in Lucy’s studio are a continued source of inspiration for her and they appear repeatedly in her work. Fascinated by the curved stems and unusual colours which develop as the flowers begin to dry and fade, Lucy explores ideas such as the beauty of imperfection and the memories of people and places that flowers can evoke. Lucy has exhibited in the UK with Domenica Marland, Amelia Maxwell, Art East, Thyme in the Cotswolds and can be seen at Glebe House in Devon. Pieces of her work exist in private collections internationally too.
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Claire Oxley
Norfolk-based artist Claire Oxley captures the essence of East Anglia's landscapes through her vibrant abstract paintings. Drawing inspiration from the region's dynamic seasons, expansive skies, and coastal views, her work reflects the rhythmic cycles of nature. Oxley's creative process often begins with photographing local scenes, which she then transforms into layered compositions rich in clean, dynamic colours. Her unique experience of synaesthesia – where senses intertwine – allows her to infuse her art with a harmonious blend of visual and musical elements. Influenced by Modernist painters like Matisse, Van Gogh and Klee, as well as composers such as Ravel, Oxley's pieces resonate with both energy and emotion. Her work has been showcased in various exhibitions, including ‘A Folk Song Suite’ in March 2023, and she maintains an ongoing presence at Birdie Fortescue's interior design showroom in Norfolk.
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Carrie Jean Goldsmith
Canadian artist Carrie Jean Goldsmith is an abstract expressionist artist based in the UK. Using various media to create abstract works with colour, light and tonal gradation, , Carrie Jean also celebrates the varying brush marks and luminosity of paint, creating compelling works of art that play with light. Her imagery is both compelling and ambiguous, but always with a sense of the natural world. There is, at times, a relationship to the landscape and her preferred colour palette features richly deep hues.
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Nathalie Basoski
Dutch-Macedonian artist Nathalie Basoski, currently based in Brooklyn, New York, masterfully intertwines photography and textile arts to explore the delicate balance between fashion and fine art. Her creative process often begins with film photography, capturing intimate moments that reflect her keen observational skills. These images are then transformed into large-scale textile pieces, incorporating video stills and found fabrics, and drawing inspiration from her rich cultural heritage. Influenced by the tradition of female quilt-makers, Nathalie's work reimagines everyday scenes into fantastical, deeply human narratives. Her art has been showcased in esteemed venues such as the Museum of Contemporary Art of Macedonia, the Susquehanna Art Museum, and various New York galleries including Amos Eno Gallery and BWAC.
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Brendan Lancaster
In the last 20 years, Brendan Lancaster has developed a distinctive artistic voice, evolving through various styles and subjects. Having previously explored abstraction, his recent work is rooted in figurative painting, drawing from everyday moments captured through photography. His process begins with an intuitive eye – spotting people engaged in both the ordinary and the intriguing, photographing them, and distilling these images into compelling compositions in his sketchbook before bringing them to life on canvas. A keen observer of life’s subtleties, Brendan also finds inspiration in literature, particularly Japanese fiction. Authors like Banana Yoshimoto and Mieko Kawakami influence his work, shaping his approach to storytelling through paint.
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