Inspired by the Coast – National Poetry Day
To celebrate National Poetry Day we are delighted to share a coastal collaboration between artist Jane Colquhoun, and poet Amanda Griffin, which is inspired by hikers on the Coast Path in Dorset.
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5 Family Walks in North Devon
Welcoming aboard one of our new Way Maker businesses, Cottages on the Coast, a family-owned holiday lettings agent in North Devon. In their guest blog, Oliver and Alice, the duo behind Cottages on the Coast, share with us their 5 favourite family walks in North Devon to help you slow down, connect, and enjoy the best of the North Devon coastline.
Inspired by the Coast – Plant Paper Scissors
Introducing Christina Carpenter, the illustrator behind Plant Paper Scissors, whose joyful collage work is inspired by wild coastlines, sea swims and the quiet beauty of the natural world. In her guest blog, Christina shares how the ever-changing South West Coast Path fuels her creativity and explores the connection between cold-water dips, coastal textures, and her unique process of transforming painted paper into playful, nature-inspired illustrations that celebrate the magic of life outdoors.
Inspired by the Coast – John Dixon
John Dixon, a pollution artist, emphasises the environmental themes in his work derived from collected plastic debris on beaches. Inspired by nature and other artists, he highlights the detrimental effects of plastic waste on oceans and ecosystems. He advocates for changing consumer habits and regulatory reforms to combat plastic pollution.
Inspired by the Coast – Katie Eliza
Introducing Cornwall-based artist, Katie Eliza, whose expressive seascapes are inspired by the raw beauty of the South West Coast Path. In her guest blog, Katie shares how walking the Cornish coastline fuels her creative process, her deep-rooted connection to place, and the way light, texture and seasonality shape her work.
The South West Coast Path 