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Welcome to our October 2024 edition, a special showcase dedicated to the vibrant creativity of artists from the Leabrooks Arts Complex in Derbyshire.
This issue celebrates a diverse group of painters, photographers, and mixed media artists whose work reflects passion, imagination, and deep emotional connection. From serene landscapes and botanical studies to thought-provoking digital art and surreal still life, each page offers something unique.
Whether you’re an art lover, a collector, or simply curious about emerging talent in the UK, you’ll find inspiration, depth, and beauty within these pages.
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Creative Talents Magazine
FEATURED ARTIST
Carol Barton-Jones
Bio Summary:
Carol Barton-Jones has pursued a lifelong passion for painting, blending her deep belief in the power of art and education. With a background in educational leadership, she now channels her energy into developing a gallery space and her own art practice. Her work is characterized by a fascination with color, structure, and the mathematical patterns found in nature, each canvas reflecting her ongoing journey of creative exploration and learning.
Medium: Painting
Location: Derbyshire, UK
FEATURED ARTIST
Susan Tracey
Bio Summary:
Susan Tracey is a Derbyshire-based painter whose work draws on the changing qualities of landscape, water, and light. A Fine Art graduate from Sheffield Hallam University, she combines decades of teaching experience with a meditative studio practice. Inspired by the Peak District’s natural beauty and layered history, her oil paintings capture the ephemeral and the eternal with quiet sensitivity.
Medium: Oil Painting
Location: Derbyshire, UK
FEATURED ARTIST
Martin Davis
Bio Summary:
Martin Davis is a retired firefighter turned fine artist, working predominantly in oil and acrylic. Entirely self-taught, Martin’s paintings are rich in detail and marked by vibrant contrasts and subtle surreal elements. His still life works, in particular, elevate the mundane into the poetic. A regular exhibitor across the UK, Martin’s work has been recognized by the Royal Academy and is collected internationally.
Medium: Oil & Acrylic Painting
Location: Derbyshire, UK
FEATURED ARTIST
Sue Mutch
Bio Summary:
Sue Mutch is an artist and art tutor working primarily in oils, inspired by landscapes, flowers, and her Scottish roots. Her expressive use of light, shade, and bold color brings her work to life with a contemporary twist. A former Civil Service and Emergency Services professional, Sue now uses art to support mental well-being through workshops and the Leabrooks Creatives group, which she co-founded.
Medium: Oils, Watercolours, Acrylics Painting
Location: Derbyshire, UK
FEATURED ARTIST
Rachel Hayes
Bio Summary:
Rachel Hayes is a mixed media and abstract artist based on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border. Working from her garden studio, Rachel is inspired by flowers, vibrant color, and organic shapes. Her acrylic and collage work often includes hidden textures and playful marks. A self-taught artist, Rachel’s process is intuitive and joyful, reflecting the sensory richness of the natural world.
Medium: Mixed Media, Acrylics Painting
Location: Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire Border, UK
FEATURED ARTIST
Tony Fisher
Bio Summary:
Tony Fisher is a photographer, filmmaker, and poet whose work spans decades. Trained in film and photography at Derby and Nottingham Trent, his portfolio captures the surreal, the emotional, and the extraordinary in everyday life. His recent work, including pandemic portraiture and nature studies, has been widely exhibited. Tony lives in Derbyshire with his cat Sweetpea and continues to find joy in creative exploration.
Medium: Photography, Film, Poetry
Location: Derbyshire, UK
FEATURED ARTIST
Kris Eggleston
Bio Summary:
Kris Eggleston is a multidisciplinary artist with over 30 years of experience, known for her watercolours and abstract acrylics. From rust and decay to vibrant abstraction, her evolving style is grounded in a love of nature and experimentation. Kris runs Studio 26 in Sutton-in-Ashfield, offering workshops, exhibitions, and inspiration for the local creative community.
Medium: Photography, Film, Poetry
Location: Derbyshire, UK
FEATURED ARTIST
James Hurley
Bio Summary:
James Hurley is a digital mixed media conceptual artist whose work explores transformation, emotional truth, and the complexity of human relationships. Self-taught and deeply personal, his layered digital art blends photography and textured elements to convey powerful narratives of growth, boundaries, and resilience. James exhibits internationally and is the founder of Creative Talents Magazine.
Medium: Digital Mixed Media Conceptual Art
Location: Huntingdon, Cambs, UK
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Discover the vibrant world of independent artists, photographers, and creatives featured in Creative Talents Magazine – Issue 009. This special edition showcases stunning original works from the Leabrooks Arts Complex in Derbyshire, highlighting inspiring talent from across the UK.
From abstract expressionism and fine art photography to digital mixed media and bold floral compositions, this issue is a celebration of creative voices pushing boundaries and telling powerful stories through art.
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