Fine Art and Whimsical range inspired by the Yorkshire Coast
A small family-run creative business in Bridlington is using inspiration from the Yorkshire Coast, countryside and the area’s wildlife to develop its new collections.
Fine Art and Whimsical has launched a small online project entitled ‘Letters from Yorkshire’ – a space where it shares Yorkshire-inspired stories, artwork, local places and behind-the-scenes moments in the studio.
The project comes as the business slowly builds the business together across three generations of a family, from grandmother to granddaughter.
The artwork is created by Adele Birbeck and is inspired by places such as Bempton Cliffs and the East Yorkshire coastline, with puffins and local wildlife becoming a big part of the collections.
Adele’s daughter Siobhan recently started helping with the marketing, the website build, and community side of the operation, while Adele’s Grandma helps prepare and package orders.
The new collection includes a wide selection of mugs; coasters; keyrings and cards.
The range is available at the Old Town Gallery at 45 High Street, Bridlington.
A spokesperson said: “Part of the inspiration came from one of our family members now living in London and missing the slower pace, wildlife and sense of community that Yorkshire brings.
“What began as a way of staying connected to home has slowly started growing into a wider community celebrating Yorkshire life, creativity and local independent businesses.
“Alongside sharing our own artwork, one of our hopes for ‘Letters from Yorkshire’ is to also highlight other Yorkshire cafés, holiday stays, artists and small businesses that make the area feel special.
“Alongside the artwork, we’ve also recently started working with local Airbnbs and displaying art pieces within the Old Town Gallery.”
Go to https://www.fineartandwhimsical.co.uk or https://www.facebook.com/adele.birbeck.7/ to find out more about Fine Art and Whimsical.