David Sim
Born in Glasgow, David graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1980 and practised in London for many years as an illustrator. He worked with a wide variety of design groups, advertising agencies and publishers both in the UK and internationally.
Currently practising as a painter and printmaker, David now concentrates on his own work which can be viewed here at Crail Gallery or on his own website www.davidsimillustration.com
David also shows and sells his work through a gallery on the island of North Haven in Maine USA www.hopkinswharfgallery.com
Susie Lacome
Following her time at Edinburgh College of Art, Susie moved to London and worked with many publishers on books and magazines for children.
An interest in printmaking has evolved into her chosen method of working, making relief prints from her cut lino blocks.
She works with linocut and collage in the studio at the gallery here in Crail, using the two Victorian bookbinding presses to make hand-made, limited edition prints and pictures. A combination of techniques are used to construct her unique collages.
Rachel Sim
Rachel trained in Visual Communication at both Edinburgh College of Art and The Royal College of Art and has been developing her practise for over ten years. She moved from London to Yorkshire in 2013 and set up her studio.
Rachel makes her collections using sustainable wood, paper and ink. Each collection uses printmaking processes with balanced colour combinations and bold shapes to create simple objects to wear or inspire in the home.
Using her expertise and knowledge of drawing and printmaking, Rachel runs workshops for families, schools and adults. She currently works as a creative practitioner at the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield.
After growing up in a small fishing village on the North East coast of Scotland, Rachel continues to be inspired by the textures and colours of the sea. Since moving to Yorkshire, her local surroundings including the mills, industrial buildings and canals all contribute to her practise.
More of Rachel’s work can be found on her website www.rachelsim.com
