12/08/2026
This is a post for my long term Maker's Keep followers , friends and cheerleaders from waaay back when it was just a little pop up .
II'm so deeply saddened to say one of my O.G artist and true life friend Louise has passed.
Louise was a friend long before the shop and the shop along ; she came for the ride supporting my vision and trusting me to sell her brilliant and beautiful art.
If you are lucky enough to have purchased one of her originals , treasure it. Her eye for colour mixing was amazing and she knew how to capture a moment that all of us could feel, even if we had not experienced . It was no accident I sold most of her art to city folk - who connected with her beautiful portrayal of country life . My regret is not owning one myself but it never occurred to me we didn't have time .
She was talented as an artist and generous and kind as a person .
I will miss you all of my days
"Louise Next Door " Another one that is just not fair .This one stings . You deserved better Louise xx you and your family are amazing x
Your art was time timeless and now so are you x