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whatjodidnext

Artist BA, C&G upholsterer + tutor 20 yr exp, interiors. Studio - Fossgate, York. @roguesatelier Art from £150 to £1000 @whatjodidnext @craftcourses

Jo Walton
Wonderfully windy day in Staithes! There’s @adel Wonderfully windy day in Staithes! There’s @adelekarmazynart outside 44 first thing! So busy now… Myself and @janeatkinjewellery are at venue 47 on Beckside, and @carolynpcoles and co just down the road! So many Yorkies on 1 street!
Great frame from Ellie at Academy Art Framers in F Great frame from Ellie at Academy Art Framers in Fulford, York - just in time for this weekend at Staithes Festival of Arts 15-17th September. Myself and @janeatkinjewellery are at venue 47 on Beckside, with @adelekarmazynart at 44 and @carolynpcoles and co just down the road! So many Yorkies on 1 street! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
Little details of a new big painting 90x60cm… si Little details of a new big painting 90x60cm… similar to another I did this year, and this one will be similar to the next, as is the case with a series. I just love making them! See more at Staithes Festival of Arts 15-17th September. Myself and @janeatkinjewellery are at venue 47 on Beckside, with @adelekarmazynart at 44 and @carolynpcoles and co just down the road! So many Yorkies on 1 street! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart
Rust print on paper… each print totally unpredic Rust print on paper… each print totally unpredictable, that’s why I love it. See more @staithes art festival 15th to 17th September. Myself and @janeatkinjewellery at Venue 47 on Beckside, with @adelekarmazynart at 44 and @carolynpcoles and co just down the road! So many Yorkies in one street ☺️ @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #metalart #metalartist #metalrust #beautifulrust #rustart #rustymetalart #rustymetal #rust #abstractart #modernart #contemporaryart #flaming_RUST #myrustyfix #interiordesign #industrialart #artonmetal #oxidationart
Refreshing the rust, ready for printing… See the Refreshing the rust, ready for printing… See the results at venue 47 on Beckside @staithesfestival 15th - 17th September @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #flaming_rust #metalart #metalartist #metalrust #beautifulrust #rustart #rustymetalart #rustymetal #rust #abstractart #modernart #contemporaryart #myrustyfix #industrialart #oxidationart #Oxidisationart
So busy creating work for Staithes Festival… not So busy creating work for Staithes Festival… nothing like a deadline to sharpen the senses and boost up the energy! Come see if it was all worth it at venue 47 - Wesley Cottage on Beckside… @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
Still time to see our exhibition @pyramidgalleryyo Still time to see our exhibition @pyramidgalleryyork. The last day is 2nd September. Ask to hear the poetry of Nicky Kippax while looking at the exhibition… it’s an immersive experience and I’m very pleased with the atmosphere it creates. @izzywilliamsonprints @zoecatherinekendall @christine_pike_sculpture @julie_osullivan_ceramics @houseoftheaxe @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart #goldleafsupplies
Preparing for Staithes Festival of Art… 15th to Preparing for Staithes Festival of Art… 15th to 17th September. You’ll find a fair few York Artists on Beckside @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #goldleafsupplies
Well I’d like to say that this was a pleasure to Well I’d like to say that this was a pleasure to do…. but it was a real pain in the arse. Velvet and patterned… and in 4 separate pieces! All the challenges in 1 chair…. I am pleased with how it turned out though! @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork#shabbytochicupholstery #furniturelove #upcycledfurniture #furnituremakover #upholsterylife #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
Learn all the tricky techniques with me - City and Learn all the tricky techniques with me - City and Guilds trained upholsteress with 20+ years experience… get in contact with any questions - I’m happy to advise. @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork#shabbytochicupholstery #furniturelove #upcycledfurniture #furnituremakover #upholsterylife #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
Such a brilliantly busy week! I can hardly keep up Such a brilliantly busy week! I can hardly keep up with myself - let alone social media! These pictures are from the exhibition I curated and feature in at Pyramid Gallery York which opened last Saturday… with the beautiful work from @pyramidgalleryyork @whatjodidnext @christine_pike_sculpture @julie_osullivan_ceramics @izzywilliamsonprints @zoecatherinekendall @houseoftheaxe ….who is Nicky Kippax - responsible for the gorgeous poetry reading, which weaves the exhibition together creating an immersive experience… go see!
What a fab day out visiting Hebden Bridge Open Stu What a fab day out visiting Hebden Bridge Open Studios with Adele… well worth a visit, such great art and lovely, warm friendly folk ☺️@hbopenstudios @adelekarmazynart @adelekarmadesigns
Some little snippets of the Wildish exhibition whi Some little snippets of the Wildish exhibition which opened yesterday… more to come tomorrow when it will be a bit quieter in the gallery so I can get some good shots 🤞😊@pyramidgalleryyork featuring @houseoftheaxe @julie_osullivan_ceramics @zoecatherinekendall @christine_pike_sculpture @izzywilliamsonprints
I totally forgot to say that I’m curating and cr I totally forgot to say that I’m curating and creating art for ‘WILDISH’ exhibition @pyramidgalleryyork and the only pics I took are of the gorgeous willow branch that I put together. Sorry Wildish artists and insta world. The show opens tomorrow!! Bubbly is from 11 til 3. The artists are @julie_osullivan_ceramics, @izzywilliamsonprints @zoecatherinekendall @christine_pike_sculpture @whatjodidnext - and all the work is woven together with the beautiful words of poet Nicky Kippax @houseoftheaxe Hopefully see a few of you tomorrow!! xxx
This was very satisfying to do… I love a bit of This was very satisfying to do… I love a bit of stripe matching! A commission for a lovely friend and fellow artist @lesley_birch @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #upholsteryworkshop #heritagecraft #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholsterytuition #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork#shabbytochicupholstery #furniturelove #upcycledfurniture #furnituremakover #upholsterylife #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
On days like this I want to be a fish… swimming On days like this I want to be a fish… swimming under the lily pads
Amazing to be displaying some of my rust artwork i Amazing to be displaying some of my rust artwork in the company of some great contemporary works by David Hockney, Gavin Turk, Tacita Dean, Julian Schnabel and more… @hiscoxinsurance building York. Thanks to John Jobling and York Open Studios for bringing this union together. @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @yorkopenstudios #artforsale #forsale #flaming_rust #metalart #metalartist #metalrust #beautifulrust #rustart #rustymetalart #rustymetal #yorkopenstudios #rust #abstractart #modernart #contemporaryart #myrustyfix #interiordesign #industrialart #oxidationart #bhfyp
Rust contact print onto cartridge paper 130 gms, 7 Rust contact print onto cartridge paper 130 gms, 7th June 23, 57 x 35 cm, 22 x 14 inches, RP 92, £115 inc p&p. The paper is embossed by the weight of the heavy metal object during the printing process. Can anyone guess what I used? Please DM me to purchase… Jo x #artistsupportpledge @artistsupportpledge @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #flaming_rust #metalart #metalartist #metalrust #beautifulrust #rustart #rustymetalart #rustymetal #rust #abstractart #modernart #contemporaryart #flaming_RUST #myrustyfix #interiordesign #industrialart #artonmetal #oxidationart #Oxidisationart
Amazing to be on the right side of the glass today Amazing to be on the right side of the glass today at the Hiscox building with @janeatkinjewellery for lunch with the exhibition team! Looking forward to having my work in the same space as David Hockney this weekend @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @yorkopenstudios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart
So busy with Saltaire Art Festival that I nearly f So busy with Saltaire Art Festival that I nearly forgot to say thanks to the wonderful @misskateboucher for her 3 day workshop last week at @lundstudios. Yes I do already know how to use charcoal, but the tips you pick up from an expert is invaluable. Highly recommended for beginners and improvers alike… I met so many artists there! #kateboucher #kateboucherworkshops #lundstudios #moodylandscape
Wonderful to be in Michael and Ros’s beautiful h Wonderful to be in Michael and Ros’s beautiful house on Albert Road for Saltaire Arts Festival! So busy with people interested in the history of the house, and the artworks… @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #saltaireinspired #saltaireartstrail #saltairevillage #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart
Ready for you at Saltaire Arts Festival! Venue 19 Ready for you at Saltaire Arts Festival! Venue 19 @ 21 Albert Road @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #saltaireinspired #saltaireartstrail #saltairevillage #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #britishartscene #artforsale #ukart #contemporarybritishpainter #cloudscape #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #industrialart
We’re ready for you! And there’s some real bar We’re ready for you! And there’s some real bargains to be had… #@whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @yorkopenstudios #yorkopenstudios #whatjodidnext #yorkcreatives #colourfield #interiordesign #homedecor #britishartscene #artforsale #contemporarybritishpainter #moodypainting #yorkpainter #yorkshireart #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #seascape #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #rustofourworld #industrialart
Busy day! A lot of sales but some personal favs ar Busy day! A lot of sales but some personal favs are still here… I’m happy with that, they can come live with me ☺️ Open Sunday - 10 til 5… @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @yorkopenstudios #yorkopenstudios #whatjodidnext #colourfield #interiordesign #britishartscene #contemporarybritishpainter #moodypainting #moodyskies #cloudscape #yorkpainter #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #seascape #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart l#rustofourworld #flaming_rust #industrialart #rust.artists #unsafe.art
These courses are @roguesatelier studio in Fossgat These courses are @roguesatelier studio in Fossgate, one of the prettiest York streets, full of street cafes and restaurants, 5 mins from The Minster and main shopping areas! My courses are good fun and pack a lot of learning in! You’ll need a nice cafe for a well earned break at lunchtime!! @whatjodidnext @craftcourses @fossgate.york @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #upholsteryworkshop #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholsterytuition #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork#shabbytochicupholstery #upcycledfurniture #furnituremakover #upholsterylife #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas #citybreak #yorkcourses
That was absolutely crazy… @yorkopenstudios at i That was absolutely crazy… @yorkopenstudios at its best. Pre-pandemic numbers of visitors through the doors! 352 ish - lost count a couple of times! #@whatjodidnext @roguesatelier #yorkopenstudios #yorkcreatives #colourfield #britishartscene #artforsale #contemporarybritishpainter #moodypainting #moodyskies #cloudscape #yorkpainter #yorkshireart #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork ##painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #seascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart #rustart #rustofourworld #industrialart #rust.artists
No where near ready for York Open Studios…! Come No where near ready for York Open Studios…! Come and see what a mess I’m in next weekend @roguesatelier - venue 16 @whatjodidnext @yorkopenstudios #flaming_rust #metalart #metalartist #metalrust #beautifulrust #rustart #rustymetalart #rustymetal #yorkopenstudios #rust #abstractart #modernart #contemporaryart #flaming_RUST #myrustyfix #interiordesign #industrialart #artonmetal #oxidationart #Oxidisationart
I’m so happy with this rust piece… just not su I’m so happy with this rust piece… just not sure which way up it goes? 100 x 100 cm. Just in time for York Open Studios next weekend… @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @yorkopenstudios #flaming_rust #metalart #metalartist #metalrust #beautifulrust #rustart #rustymetalart #rustymetal #yorkopenstudios #rust #abstractart #modernart #contemporaryart #flaming_RUST #myrustyfix #interiordesign #industrialart #artonmetal #oxidationart #Oxidisationart #bhfyp
Some projects are just a bit too big for a 2 day c Some projects are just a bit too big for a 2 day course! Maybe you just want to take your time?! So - 3 day courses are coming up from June… dates to be confirmed. My studio is in York, within the city walls, ideal for a city break. @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @craftcourses @modellifabrics #whatjodidnext #learnupholstery #upholsterycourse #upcycling #upholsteryworkshop #classicupholstery #learnupholstery #upholsterytuition #upholstery #upholsterytechniques #upholsterylife #upholsteryschool #traditionalupholsterycourse #upholsterycourseyork #shabbytochicupholstery #upcycledfurniture #furnituremakover #upholsterylife #vintagefurniture #giftvouchers #giftideas
Magic starting to happen - I paint for this moment Magic starting to happen - I paint for this moment @whatjodidnext @roguesatelier @yorkopenstudios #yorkopenstudios #yorkcreatives #colourfield #interiordesign #homedecor #britishartscene #artforsale #contemporarybritishpainter #moodypainting #moodyskies #cloudscape #yorkpainter #yorkshireart #newart #contemporaryart #modernart #abstractart #abstractartist #abstractartwork #artgallery #painteroninstagram #abstractseascape #thepaintersdistrict #buyfromartist #artcollector #galleryart #instaart
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