Tim Walker

Tim Walker is a fashion photographer who has produced photos for Vogue for over a decade now (for the British, Italian and American editions). Previous to this, he came third in The Independent photography awards and graduated with Photography degree from Exeter College of Art. His style is very romantic and he often captures very ornate scenery and interiors in dreamily glowing light. Recently, he has been working on a film- 'The Lost Explorer' which is based on Patrick McGrath's short story. The film focuses on a girl named Evelyn who finds a Victorian explorer in a tent at the bottom of her garden. He says that he has been looking forward to working with film as it allows him to capture moving moments that photographs restrict. The film will allow him to display his beautiful imagery like an extended photograph. The DVD is out in the new year.

"It's the Cottingley fairy thing, something at the bottom of the garden that shouldn't be there."

Rob Ryan

Rob Ryan also had his work on display in the store at The Yorkshire Sculpture Park. He creates a variety of designs which all incorporate romantic, magical themes. He specialises in intricate papercuts in addition to creating limited edition screen- prints. He has collaborated with Paul Smith, Tatty Devine, Liberty and Fortnum and Mason. My favourite pieces were the range of keys each named 'The key to my heart' which were delicately cut keys containing messages which had been laser cut into them. His greetings cards contained the sweetest messages I've seen.

Heather Leadbetter

I recently visited the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and in the shop I found some items made by Heather Leadbetter, a graudate also from Nottingham Trent University who studied Textile Design. Some of the pieces include handmade books and boxed art pieces. She takes inspiration from the concept of myths and make believe places which results in pieces that are enchanting and whimsical. Through the use of laser cutting and embossing in addition to an experimental use of colour she creates layers and movement within her 2D pieces.