Angela Harding Suffolk Kingfishers Tea Towel

Artist: Angela Harding
Price: £14 (Free Postage In The UK)
Material: 100% Cotton
Condition: New
Size: 77cm x 50cm

This beautiful tea towel is reproduced from Angela’s original ‘Suffolk Kingfishers’ print. The utmost care to ensure it is as close to the original as possible. Each towel is individually wrapped and made in the UK from 100% cotton.

Angela Harding: A Short Biography

Angela Harding is a renowned British printmaker and illustrator, celebrated for her evocative depictions of British wildlife and landscapes. She has developed a unique style that blends traditional printmaking techniques with modern illustrative nuances, capturing the essence of the British countryside in works that are both intricate and deeply atmospheric.

Angela Harding was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, a region historically known for its pottery and industrial crafts. Early on, she demonstrated a keen interest in the arts, fostering her creative spirit through sketching and an enduring fascination with the natural world. Her surroundings played a significant role in shaping her aesthetic, drawing her to the beauty and solitude found in rural and coastal Britain.

Angela studied Fine Art at Leicester Polytechnic, followed by a postgraduate degree in printmaking at Nottingham Trent University. During her education, she became proficient in various printmaking methods, especially linocut and screen-printing, which have become her preferred media. Her technique frequently combines lino blocks with layers of colour, a process that enhances her intricate depictions of flora and fauna.

Harding’s distinctive style is characterised by rich, subdued colour palettes and detailed patterns that reveal her admiration for traditional British countryside and wildlife. Birds are a recurring motif, reflecting her interest in ornithology and the serene presence of these creatures in natural habitats. Her compositions often focus on everyday wildlife scenes, blending realism with a sense of poetic stillness.

Over the years, Angela Harding has collaborated with several major publishers, magazines, and organisations. She has contributed illustrations to publications like The Guardian, Country Living, and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Her artwork has also adorned book covers, including a popular series by the British author and nature writer, Helen Macdonald.

In addition to her printed works, Angela Harding has established a significant presence in galleries across the UK. Her works are highly sought-after by collectors who appreciate her contribution to contemporary British art, particularly in the genre of wildlife art. Harding’s work remains accessible to a wide audience, as she often produces prints in limited editions, enabling her to reach art lovers across varying means.

Currently based in Rutland, a county in the East Midlands, Angela draws continual inspiration from the surrounding landscapes, which include rural vistas and the nearby Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Her home studio is both a creative sanctuary and a production space where she meticulously crafts each piece. Harding is known to dedicate time to exploring the countryside with her sketchbook, always on the lookout for new scenes and wildlife encounters to inspire her next project.

Angela Harding’s work embodies a timeless quality, resonating with those who cherish Britain’s natural heritage. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to encapsulate the gentle beauty of the countryside have solidified her place in contemporary British art.

WHY CHOOSE ANGELA HARDING’S ART?

Angela Harding has become one of the most popular modern printmakers. Her recurrent themes of the natural world have appealed for many years. Each piece is meticulously hand-crafted using traditional printmaking techniques, ensuring that every print is of the highest quality.

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