Artist’s Corner

Read our interviews with artists such as John Booth and Will Cruickshank and find out what moves, motivates and inspires those who inspire us.

Photographer Richard Gaston

Richard is a Scottish travel and lifestyle photographer and author residing in Glasgow. With his clean style, free of noise and considered composition, he clearly distinguishes his subjects. Richard has shot for the likes of Arcteryx, De Beers, Cereal Magazine, Conolly and Mr Porter. As a published author, Richard co-wrote an award winning travel guide book, Wild Guide Scotland.

Read our Interview with Richard

V&A Dundee Makers and Manufacturers

Mary Quant redefined the designer's relationship with manufacturers, driving textile innovation to realise her designs. On November 12th 2020, Penny Martin, editor in chief of The Gentlewoman, was joined by our Creative Director Lorraine Acornley and a panel of contemporary designers and industry experts to explore how the collaborative relationship between maker and manufacturer manifests today.

The panel included Designer Beca Lipscombe of Atelier E.B; artist, ceramist and illustrator John Booth; April Crichton co-founder of LA FETICHE and designer Olubiyi Thomas.

Wall Hanging Detail Will Cruickshank

Sliced Spindles Will Cruickshank

Read our Interview with Will

By Your Side Susie Purvis

Read our Interview with Susie

Mural John Booth

Read our Interview with John

'Drawings of Joyful Men' John Booth

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'High Tide, No Beach' Angela Charles

Read our Interview with Angela

'Started in 15, Finished in 16' Angela Charles

'Not Long Now' Angela Charles

We have removed the colour from our Painted Camo Wispy design, and now it’s over to you. Download your own copy and colour it any way you like, this is a perfect activity for some therapeutic escapism. Send us your designs via the Begg & Co Instagram or Facebook and we will share our favourites.