Read more about Ceramic Sculptor and Portrait Artist Lisa Lovett who will soon be starting a Made With Many Community Commission at KHL Community Workshop in Corby.
What kind of artist are you?
Ceramic Sculptor and Portrait Artist. I create garden sculptures. I make the original and they are mass produced by a stoneware garden company, and sold to about 400 garden centres nationwide. I was commissioned to paint a portrait of Prince Charles and Camilla back in 2022 by SUTDA a Domestic Abuse Charity. I work with all ages and abilities, from groups for community / charity groups and local businesses corporate and wellbeing days.
Green men and wild women – Lisa Lovett
Where do you find inspiration?
I wanted to become an artist at the age of 4 when I saw my Dad draw a horse. He taught me step by step and I was hooked.
Inspiration – Frida Kahlo, nature, green men, frescos, Roman votives, stained glass, medieval paintings, iron age pottery, sculpture gardens, walking in nature, and dancing to good music.
What advice would you give to anyone who wants to be an artist in Northamptonshire?
“Keep going.” As my stroke consultant said, “You can do anything, apart from fly without a plane.”
Do you have any memories of Made With Many Projects that are important to you?
I absolutely loved delivering Play with Clay drop in activity that was chosen by Corby residents to be part of Family Arts Festival. This confirmed that a person led way of learning was wanted locally. I’ve since visited other settings to research a theory I have about how best to access creativity.
What is your favourite biscuit or treat?
It’s got to be Scottish shortbread, the best biscuit to dunk in my tea.
Where can we find you?
Visit my website at www.earthlyartsstudio.com or find Earthly Arts Studio on Facebook and Instagram.
You can also follow the progress of my current Made With Many Community Commission at KHL Community Workshop facebook page.
