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Janey Butler Handpicked Artists Series #4 Ceramicist Julie Nelson

Julie Nelson is a Ceramicist whos work can be viewed and purchased on our Online Store here at Janey Butler Collections. Julie specialised in Ceramics for her BA Degree in London, this shortly followed exhibitions in the USA and Europe, she has now returned to living on the coast near Brighton, which much informs her on her one-off pieces. Predominately using Clay, Porcelain and Glazes throughout her work, each piece is sculpted by hand. These materials combined help to create a stunning detail which can be viewed up close. Julies inspiration comes from the natural world, botany and landscapes, which instantly drew Janey to her pieces. Julie often collected pebbles and shells on the coat on days out, which has...

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Janey Butler’s Handpicked Artist, Neil Nelson Series 3

During this week’s Series 3, we are focussing on are Abstract Landscape Artist Neil Nelson. Janey Butler continues to work with a number of Artists who have their own individual style, ultimately making every Interior Design Project unique, selecting pieces which are appropriate for the space, whilst also considering each Clients taste. Janey is particularly drawn to Nelson’s use of earthy tones, abstract landscapes, seascapes, which work perfectly with her signature natural colour pallets often seen in her Award-Winning Interior Projects. Neil Nelson’s studio is located near the coast of Northumberland. Born in 1977 in Berwick upon Tweed, he studied Fine Art at Northumberland College of Art and Design, later Classical Realism at Studio Escalier in Southern France. His work...

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JANEY BUTLER’S HANDPICKED ARTIST, SABINE MAES SERIES 2

Throughout the Janey Butler Collection’s a varity of Artists have been selected for their own unique style. This week we share more details on Sabine Maes, who’s Artwork Janey was particularly drawn to for her abstract style, attention to detail and her use of earthy colour tones and texture. Born in 1964 in Belgium Sabine is an abstract artist. Letting her work speak to those who like modern minimalist design. Inspired by nature, with all its different whims, colours and surfaces. By painting layer after layer, generating a balanced and unflustered composition. Her paintings be quite untamed, the shades are often subtle yet charismatic. When describing her art, she likes to describe it as “ wabi sabi”, a japanese term...

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Janey Butler’s Handpicked Artist, Sam Lock Series 1

Over the years of working in the design industry, Janey has worked incredibly hard to source Artists, who’s pieces work perfectly throughout her Interior Design projects. We often receive enquiries requesting information on how to purchase pieces of Artwork and Accessories, therefore the launch of Janey Butler Collections enabled access to these popular pieces. Over the next coming weeks throughout our Journal Posts, we will be reviewing each Artist featured throughout the Collections in detail. Sharing detailed information and professional photographs, which showcase their fabulous pieces, which we are incredibly proud to exclusively represent within our website.  Featured in our Award Winning Lake View House Project   Sam Lock  Born in 1973 in London, Sam Lock works and lives in...

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