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Penkridge  Artistic Talent

Penkridge is a town with a population of over 9,000 people.   I am attempting to discover how many of them have hidden artistic talents which can be illustrated on the following pages to show the rest of Penkridge and in fact, the world.  Painters, musicians, actors, poets, writers, artists, photographers, craftsmen and craftswomen, etc. etc.   I believe everyone of us has some gift, some way of expressing themselves and which they enjoy doing.   Some people have turned their artistic creation into something they can make a living at, others just create for their own enjoyment and keep it very private. 

If you are a Penkridge artist or craftsperson and have in fact developed to the stage where you are selling or would like to sell the products you create, then this can be your shop window.  If, on the other hand, you are not interested in selling your creations, can I persuade you to let others see what you have done.  It might encourage others who have not "tried" to actually "have a go".   Your name and address can be kept confidential if you wish.  Simply contact the Webmaster and arrange for an informal chat.  Let the world see what Penkridge people can create!  Your work can be illustrated by images or by words (or both) - and even by sound!  All copyright will be retained by the creator and that will be made clear.

Although the main purpose of these pages is to illustrate the artists of today, if anyone can supply me with information on Penkridge artists of the past then it would be nice to pay tribute to them too.

 

Clive Howlett - over 20 years of calligraphy experience - all work undertaken from small inscriptions to weddings - call Clive on 01785 711074.

 Stuart's Paintings - Stuart Blackburn has only recently started exhibiting in public.  He is a member of the Walsall Society of Artists. 

Penkridge's own Folk Song - written and sung by Peter and Paul (more original songs on the way!)

Oil Paintings by Noel Jones - including one for sale.  Undertakes commissions.  Noel is also a musician
   and undertakes photographic restoration.

Noel's Live Steam Locomotive Models


The Bellman's Prayer - written and sung by Peter A Keenan.   Clicking on the link will obtain the song across the net but break-ups might occur.  Alternatively you can RIGHT CLICK on the title and then LEFT CLICK on SAVE TARGET AS.  You can then download the small file on to your hard disc and play it at your leisure without any breaks.

Penkridge Music - 10 original songs inspired by our community on a CD. Written and sung by Penkridge musicians.

Bevan's Photographs of Penkridge - One or two that Bevan himself likes.  Now whether anyone else does remains to be seen!

Below are examples of the type of Talent we are looking for in Penkridge to add to the above list.    And there has to be many, many more!   Do you know of any? 

Watercolour paintings by ..................
Wood Turning by .....................
Penkridge Photographs by ..................
Poetry by ........................
Local Pottery made by .........................
Hand made ....................    by.......................
Sculptures by ......................................
Picture Framing by............................
Original Songs by...........................
Hand-made toys by ............................
Short Story Writer will take commissions
Trained Operatic Singer will sing at local charity events
Skilled Hedge Layer with 25 years experience
Water Dowser ...........................
Your Portrait in Oils by ..............................
Local Woollen Weaver..............................
Penkridge Pipe Band available for functions
Silk Embroidery by...............................
Engineering Model Makers
Dress Designer and Dressmaker