What inspired you to become an artist, and when did you first realise that you wanted to pursue this career path?
Our passion for creativity and self-expression has always been an integral part of us. We have a photographic art background and have spent many years working for the publishing industry. However, we have always been drawn to modern art and minimalist design. Plus, the power of colour has always been a fascination for us. We love playing with shapes, design and form and decided to use our skill of composition and creativity to create a beautiful modern art collection. What are some of your favourite materials and mediums to work with, and why do you prefer them? We create everything digitally. There are usually various sketches, concepts etc… that we work from, but our final designs are created using pixels! How would you describe your artistic style, and how has it evolved over time? We love most modern artforms, but are always drawn to Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian Abstractism and Bauhaus Minimalism. We are ever evolving in our style and are often inspired by our own environments – a simple walk in the park can unlock a whole collection of artwork. What themes or ideas do you explore in your artwork, and why are they important to you? Negative space has always featured heavily in our work. Sometimes it’s not necessarily about what you include, by stripping away unnecessary details, minimalist art can leave a lasting impression. It’s important to us as we want our work to be timeless and not bound by trends or fashions. Can you walk us through your creative process, from the initial concept to the finished piece? We often start with pencil and paper and sketch out ideas and concepts. Sometimes specific pieces just flow, and our created within 24 hours, other times, an idea has to percolate and brew for a while before it’s unleashed! One or two of our pieces literally took years to come to fruition. What challenges have you faced in your artistic career, and how have you overcome them? Reinvention can be tough – but sometimes you have to dig deep. Any artist that claims they’ve never had any setbacks or rejections is fooling themselves. It’s important to maintain a thick skin and always be open to genuine critique. Who are some artists or other creative figures that have influenced your work, and how have they inspired you? The list is very long and extremely varied! We have alway been fans of minimalism in design, the principal that less is more. Sometimes uncluttered simplicity is the key. Artists like Piet Mondrian, Mark Rothko, Josef Albers, Luis Medina, and many others have had such a profound effect on our own design principles. But it’s not just the painters and the designers. We draw inspiration from music, sculpture, architecture… so many sources to draw creative energy from - it’s almost overwhelming sometimes. How do you stay motivated and inspired when you hit a creative block or rough patch? Creative blocks are part of the process. After 20 plus years working in the art industry, we often find that if something isn’t working, then just move on. Sometimes we will go back to the piece, but in many cases, the block can be helpful. It can be a warning that maybe this design/direction isn’t working. Maybe creative blocks are self-preservation? What advice would you give to aspiring artists who are just starting out on their artistic journeys? Be proud of what you do and don’t try to be anyone else. Only listen to people who give constructive criticism and positivity. Of course, enjoy the process and listen to your gut. Art is about passion and self-expression, don’t betray yourself. What are your goals for your art in the future, and where do you see your career going in the next few years? We’ve got quite a few interesting projects in the pipeline – can’t give too much away right now but we’re keen to try our some new techniques and ideas. We are also keen to revisit our roots at some point soon – watch this space! What's your favourite piece that you sell on Fy! and why? We love our Colourful Scandi Fish Print! We designed over 20 different fish to create this. We had fun playing around with the group and different colours. I love the end product and we get so much positive feedback from it – it’s makes us smile each time! Which other artists on the Fy! platform do you love? We love Design D’annick! Her work is just beautiful – We love her use of rich colour and shapes and her simple florals are just divine. We’ve got our eyes on a piece already. Can you share with us a favourite piece of art from another artist and tell us why you love it? (please ensure the artwork is available on Fy!) Felix Green is another one that we love. His designs are thoroughly unique and contain such exquisite detail. His portraits are full of emotion, and I appreciate the square design and the botanical elements. How do you see your art contributing to the wider cultural conversation, and what message or themes do you hope to convey through your work? We hope our art helps people brighten up their homes and create conversation. I feel art is healing a home without art is just a house. I hope our messages of happiness, colour and joy is felt with all our customers throughout the world. What advice do you have for aspiring artists who are just starting out in their careers? Be proud of what you do and don’t try to be anyone else. Only listen to people who give constructive criticism and positivity. Of course, enjoy the process and listen to your gut. Art is about passion and self-expression, don’t betray yourself. 16. Our shoppers love to buy multiple pieces to create Gallery walls, can you suggest any other art prints on Fy! which you feel compliment yours? I feel Cocoon Design Prints will work well with ours. We share the same bright designs and colourful abstract forms. I think they will defiantly complement each others. 17. Tell us about the artwork you hang in your own home and how this fits into your interior style? We love all art and collect pieces from many different artists and genres. We have a very large gallery wall (that took ages to curate) hanging in our home and it brings us great joy. I feel it’s eclectic nature enables us to open our mind and appreciate art in all forms.
