An Ealing artist is celebrating West London by creating illustrated prints of the neighborhood’s favorite pubs, parks, and different landmarks.
When Charlotte Berridge launched Charlotte Berridge Studio 5 years in the past, she started by illustrating Ealing – her dwelling, however as her enterprise grew, she steadily added an increasing number of areas of West London.
With folks exploring locations nearer to dwelling in the course of the varied lockdowns, Berridge has discovered that the neighborhood response to her illustrations has turn into more and more constructive.
She defined: “It’s great to see that so many different residents really feel such a connection to the areas which I’m illustrating, areas I do know and love nicely.
“Individuals have re-discovered their native areas all through the lockdowns, and that sense of neighborhood and belonging is now stronger than ever.
“I feel many individuals didn’t realise what number of unimaginable inexperienced areas have been actually on their doorsteps. Our parks have undoubtedly turn into a focus all through the final 12 months, offering tranquil spots to step into nature or locations to soundly meet with buddies.”
Along with her park prints, Berridge stated she might be greatest recognized for illustrations of West London’s historic pubs.
She stated: “Individuals at all times have nice recollections to share about dates, birthdays, and occasions they’ve celebrated in every of them.
“We’re fortunately spoilt for selection with regards to nice native pubs and for me, researching each the within and the skin of every pub, makes every print much more enjoyable to create!”
Berridge additionally produces personalised prints, which prospects typically purchase as wedding ceremony, anniversary, or housewarming presents, in addition to an Ealing Half Marathon print in collaboration with the organisers – which individuals can add their identify and working time to after they purchase.
Of the gross sales of those prints, 20% goes on to Ealing Half Marathon, to reinvest in native initiatives.
Along with on her web site, Berridge additionally sells her illustrations from All Authentic, a family-run, impartial present store positioned on Ealing Inexperienced.
Berridge commented: “All Authentic seamlessly knits collectively a superbly curated number of distinctive items alongside the work of round 30 particular person designers (like me!), who hire shelf area to promote their wares.
“I like it, not simply because it’s the bricks and mortar place the place I promote my work, nevertheless it actually has turn into the center and soul of my enterprise.
“It’s the place the place I’ve met so many likeminded creatives, and their recommendation and assist make the whole lot about working a small enterprise rather a lot much less isolating and undoubtedly much more enjoyable!”
Like all non-essential outlets, All Authentic is closed as a consequence of lockdown, however they’ve launched a brand new click on and accumulate service to maintain their enterprise working by way of the pandemic. You could find out extra about Charlotte Berridge Studio right here.
