Artist | Printmaker
Artist | Printmaker
Lancashire, England, UK
Handmade in Lancashire
I am fascinated with the history and beauty of old single use or limited use objects or ‘ephemera’ and giving them a new lease of life in my signature handmade copper foil framed paintings. Old papers provide a fascinating snapshot into the lives of people in the past and are beautiful in their own right. Obsolete typefaces, distressed surfaces and handwritten notes provide perfect unique backdrops in their new life as an integral part of a piece of art.
Imagery from the natural world contrasts beautifully with these industrial pieces and I also use a traditional stained glass technique to ‘float’ frame them in my studio in handmade copper foil frames for an additional unique touch.
New Work
Featuring the newest paintings, prints and textiles from The Badger Sett Studio. All available in the Shop.
An original unique painting of a wren using watercolours, inks, gouache and fine pen line work on a 1936 LMS Wagon Label to Northampton mounted between two sheets of glass.
The wren is hand painted in watercolours and gouache over a pen and pencil sketch. The painting is framed between 2 pieces of cut glass and finished with copper foil and 40% lead 60% tin solder. Copper rings have been added and British made copper ribbon included for hanging.
This painting would make a lovely unique gift and is perfect for a collector.
Painting Size (Framed)
14.5cm x 15.5cm
FRAMING
This painting is presented in a handmade copper foiled and soldered glass sandwich frame. All frames are made by The Badger Sett Studio in Lancashire.
Original unique ‘to scale’ paintings of British birds eggs using watercolours, inks, gouache and fine pen line work on original vintage railway tickets mounted between two sheets of glass.
The eggs are life size hand painted in watercolours and gouache over pen and pencil sketches and feature different destinations in the United Kingdom. The paintings are framed between 2 pieces of cut glass and finished with copper foil and 40% lead 60% tin solder. Copper rings have been added and British made copper ribbon included for hanging.
These mini paintings would make lovely unique gifts and are perfect for collectors.
CURRENT AVAILABILITY IS LISTED IN THE DROP DOWN MENU.
CHECK BACK FOR MORE EGGS SOON!
Painting Size (Framed)
5cm x 5cm
FRAMING
These paintings are presented in handmade copper foiled and soldered glass sandwich frames. All frames are made by The Badger Sett Studio in Lancashire.
An original unique painting of a dipper and mayfly using watercolours, inks, gouache and fine pen line work on vintage railway ephemera mounted between two sheets of glass.
This is an original British Railways handbill from 1950. The dipper and mayfly are hand painted in watercolours and gouache over a pen and pencil sketch. The dipper is standing on a rock submerged by rushing water, looking up at a hovering mayfly. The painting is framed between 2 pieces of cut glass and finished with copper foil and 40% lead 60% tin solder. A handmade wooden block made from reclaimed wood provides a stand for the painting.
This painting would make a lovely unique gift and is perfect for a collector.
Painting Size (Framed)
18.5cm x 17cm
FRAMING
This painting is presented in a handmade copper foiled glass sandwich frame with a reclaimed wood stand. All frames and reclaimed wooden stands are made by The Badger Sett Studio in Lancashire.
An original unique panoramic format painting of a the head of a bittern using watercolours, inks, gouache and fine pen line work on vintage railway ephemera mounted between two sheets of glass.
This is an original Furness Railway waybill from 1923. The bittern is hand painted in watercolours over a pen and pencil sketch. The painting is framed between 2 pieces of cut glass and finished with copper foil and 40% lead 60% tin solder. A handmade wooden block made from reclaimed wood provides a stand for the painting.
This painting would make a lovely unique gift and is perfect for a collector.
Painting Size (Framed)
31cm x 13cm
FRAMING
This painting is presented in a handmade copper foiled glass sandwich frame with a reclaimed wood stand. All frames and reclaimed wooden stands are made by The Badger Sett Studio in Lancashire.
An original unique ‘to scale’ painting of a pair of British Birds eggs (Coal Tit & Blackbird) using watercolours, inks, gouache and fine pen line work on a London Passenger Transport Board Ticket mounted between two sheets of glass.
The eggs are hand painted life size in watercolours and gouache over a pen and pencil sketch. The painting is framed between 2 pieces of cut glass and finished with copper foil and 40% lead 60% tin solder. Copper rings have been added and British made copper ribbon included for hanging.
This painting would make a lovely unique gift and is perfect for a collector.
Painting Size (Framed)
4.5cm x 7cm
FRAMING
This painting is presented in a handmade copper foiled and soldered glass sandwich frame. All frames are made by The Badger Sett Studio in Lancashire.
An original unique painting of a mackerel using watercolours, inks, gouache and fine pen line work on a London, Midland & Scottish Railways (LM&SR) Perishables wagon label mounted between two sheets of glass.
The mackerel is hand painted in watercolours and gouache over a pen and pencil sketch. The painting is framed between 2 pieces of cut glass and finished with copper foil and 40% lead 60% tin solder. Copper rings have been added and British made copper ribbon included for hanging.
This painting would make a lovely unique gift and is perfect for a collector.
Painting Size (Framed)
17cm x 8.5cm (approx.)
FRAMING
This painting is presented in a handmade copper foiled and soldered glass sandwich frame. All frames are made by The Badger Sett Studio in Lancashire.
Original unique paintings of ladybirds using watercolours, inks, gouache and fine pen line work on original vintage railway tickets mounted between two sheets of glass.
The ladybirds are hand painted in watercolours and gouache over pen and pencil sketches and feature different destinations in the United Kingdom. The paintings are framed between 2 pieces of cut glass and finished with copper foil and 40% lead 60% tin solder. Copper rings have been added and British made copper ribbon included for hanging.
These mini paintings would make lovely unique gifts and are perfect for collectors.
CURRENT AVAILABILITY IS LISTED IN THE DROP DOWN MENU.
CHECK BACK FOR MORE NEW LOCATIONS SOON!
Painting Size (Framed)
5cm x 5cm
FRAMING
These paintings are presented in handmade copper foiled and soldered glass sandwich frames. All frames are made by The Badger Sett Studio in Lancashire.
These A6 sized cards on white card feature 4 different designs taken from my series of 4 original handprinted linoprints (also available) of Abi & Tom’s Garden Plants, Halecat Nursery in Witherslack, Cumbria. The prints are based on several ‘views’ around the nursery and are titled, The Gravel Garden, The Greenhouse Garden, The Red Shed and The Secret Garden.
These cards are blank inside.
Dimensions are 10.5cm x 14.8cm (A6) and come with a matching white envelope.
£3.00 per card.
Postage cost is only applicable for the first card (additional cards posted at no extra charge).
These card designs are taken from my original paintings of British birds on British Railways wagon labels.
A series of 19 designs to choose from: Barn Owl, Blackbird (2 versions), Blue Tit, Curlew, Dipper, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Heron (2 versions), Kingfisher, Little Egret, Nuthatch, Oystercatcher, Puffin (2 versions), Robin, Swallows and Wren.
Printed on quality 350gsm FSC® Certified recycled uncoated matte finish, these A6 cards are made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste leaving a very subtle lightly speckled effect in the card, adding to the vintage feel of the designs.
These cards are blank inside with brown kraft envelope and are individually cellophane wrapped.
Dimensions are 10.5cm x 14.8cm (A6). Some are portrait format and some landscape format (see individual images).
£3.00 per card
Postage cost is only applicable for the first item (additional cards at no extra charge).
Latest News
The latest news from my blog…
I am thrilled to announce that a selection of my copper foil framed paintings have been selected for an upcoming exhibition ‘Stay’ at Arteria Gallery, Lancaster
This is a behind the scenes post about my submissions and a little more about the exhibition.
I am thrilled to announce that a selection of my copper foil framed paintings have been selected for an upcoming exhibition Craft Open 2026 at Platform Gallery, Clitheroe.
This event is an annual event that brings together craft makers from across Lancashire. The exhibition runs from 27th April 2026 to 20th June 2026.
When observing artists and makers, the winter months following Christmas can seem to be a rather inactive period where everything goes a little quiet. This is often the most productive time behind the scenes for creative people!
So I thought I would explain what I have been up to in the last month and a half…
Events
Meet me and see my work in person at the upcoming events listed below…
A selection of my work can also be found at…
Junction Gallery
Carnforth Railway Station, LA5 9TR
Abi & Tom’s Garden Plants
Halecat House Nursery (Witherslack), LA11 6RT
Grange Plant Centre
Grange Plant Centre, LA11 6DY
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Social Media
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An original unique panoramic format painting of a barn owl in flight using watercolours, inks, gouache and fine pen line work on vintage railway ephemera mounted between two sheets of glass.
This is an original Furness Railway invoice from 1900 from Barrow in Furness to Skipton. The barn owl is hand painted in watercolours over a pen and pencil sketch. The painting is framed between 2 pieces of cut glass and finished with copper foil and 40% lead 60% tin solder. A handmade wooden block made from reclaimed wood provides a stand for the painting.
This painting would make a lovely unique gift and is perfect for a collector.
Painting Size (Framed)
48cm x 17cm
FRAMING
This painting is presented in a handmade copper foiled glass sandwich frame with a reclaimed wood stand. All frames and reclaimed wooden stands are made by The Badger Sett Studio in Lancashire.