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- [Journal](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip.
- [Portals - Exploring Space and Consciousness](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/portals-exploring-space-and-consciousness/) - We're delighted to be sharing a new body of work in the galleries, with a series of original abstract oil paintings that explore other worlds. These stretch the boundaries between the conscious and unconscious, in a series that touches on mood, movement and momentum. “Portals are thresholds between worlds — not only in space, but
- [Pining for Eco-conscious Colour](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/pining-for-eco-conscious-colour/) - Creative activity in Cambridge flows down variegated paths, often a compelling blend of art and design with science and technology. Here, with a timely Net Zero Week post, we focus on a project that combines all these elements. Our review covers an exhibition which celebrated multimedia artist and engineer Diana Scarborough's ‘Tailored Pigments' residency at
- [Visual Storytelling in Fen Ditton](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/visual-storytelling-in-fen-ditton/) - Fen Ditton Gallery's annual Contemporary Printmaking Prize celebrates the vitality and diversity of contemporary printmaking, showcasing 40 outstanding original prints selected from over 500 submissions. The exhibition runs until 14th June, in the picturesque riverside village of Fen Ditton, near Cambridge. The curation and hanging is always good at the gallery, combining works that resonate
- [William Nicholson in Chichester, Exhibition Review](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/william-nicholson-in-chichester-exhibition-review/) - Pallant House Gallery’s William Nicholson exhibition, curated by Miriam O’Connor Perks, is the first major show in over 20 years dedicated to one of Britain’s most respected and versatile early 20th century artists. The exhibition spans the entire creative career of Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949), exploring his distinctive talent for conveying beauty, colour, texture and
- [Book Review: Mastery. Women in Silver](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/book-review-mastery-women-in-silver/) - Following an 8-week run at the Ruthin Craft Centre (RCC) in Wales, the Mastery. Women in Silver exhibition closed as summer turned to autumn in 2021. An accompanying book with the same title, by Elizabeth Goring, Jane Audas and Philip Hughes (director of RCC) was published as the show opened and we are delighted to the Mastery. Women in Silver exhibition closed as summer turned to autumn in 2021. An accompanying book with the same title, by Elizabeth Goring, Jane Audas and Philip Hughes (director of RCC) was published as the show opened
- [Algae Rhythms](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/algae-rhythms/) - As winter turns to spring in our hemisphere, we've dived back one season, into 2025, to prefix a more recent event, about which, more later. Last November found us on a chalky beach in West Sussex, tuning into tidal wavelengths at the crack of dawn. We were documenting a seaweed gathering mission, with textile and
- [HNY 2026](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/hny-2026/) - Here's wishing you all a peaceful, healthy and creative new year. We're looking forward to shining the light on new developments and new projects at Armadillo Central, as well as catching up on some earlier ones, which slipped through the net. Check back soon! To enquire about signed fine art prints of our photographs, including
- [The Bear Necessities](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/the-bear-necessities/) - Artists Jennifer Copley-May and Juliet Kepes have had their work featured in all the Paddington Bear films to date.
- [Goldsmiths' Fair Review 2025](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/goldsmiths-fair-review-2025/) - It was a pleasure to reconnect with family, friends and colleagues, and meet new makers at this year's Goldsmiths' Fair. The first of two whistle-stop dives into the exhibition uncovered mysterious treasures from the extraordinarily talented Romilly Saumarez Smith, a jeweller who makes mythical and mysterious pieces, many of which are wildly romantic, using antique
- [Collect 2025 Review](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/collect-2025-review/) - Celebrating its 21st year in 2025, the Craft Council’s Collect Fair, which ran from 28th February to 2nd March, never fails to delight and surprise. The perfect antidote to a decidedly grey London day, it was interesting to start my visit in the VIP lounge where assembled press and VIPs heard insights from Isobel Dennis,
- [Metalwork at Collect 2025](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/metalwork-at-collect-2025/) - The profusion of designs showcasing precious metals at the Collect Fair warranted a dedicated article. Here we've gathered some of the pieces that caught our attention, including Robyn Neild's naturalistic sculpture, a vintage bench sprouting a multitude of enchanting wild fungi in bronze. It captures a touch of woodland magic, and the charm of hand-crafted
- [WW1 Medal Art and Propaganda](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/ww1-medal-art-and-propaganda/) - The origins of the first ever national public museum lie with physician, naturalist and collector, Sir Hans Sloane who amassed an amazing hoard of some 71,000 objects of note during his lifetime. He bequeathed them to the nation and thanks to this gift, The British Museum opened in 1753. Coins and medals were part of
- [Craft: A Love Affair with Materials](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/craft-a-love-affair-with-materials/) - The Heritage Crafts Association’s annual conference, ‘A Place for Craft’, took place at the V&A during the inaugural London Craft Week and kicked off with an inspiring talk by HCA patron Sir Christopher Frayling. “A love affair with materials” was one of two quotes that Frayling borrowed from Grayson Perry, who also described craft as
- [We All Deserve a Medal](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/we-all-deserve-a-medal/) - This thought occurred as Father’s Day looms in the UK; what a perfect present a medal would make. Thinking beyond the Dads that are praiseworthy, dear and medal-worthy though, we all deserve one. I know I want one! Especially after visiting Jean-Luc Baroni’s perfectly presented exhibition, in collaboration with The British Art Medal Society (BAMS).
- [On The Radar: Lisa Traxler’s BUILD](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/on-the-radar-lisa-traxlers-build/) - Successful creative collaborations are so exhilarating. With BUILD, three visionaries, an architect and an artist whose recent works are inextricably linked, worked with an image maker to document an inventive, multi-faceted project. Together they have created a complex narrative which is as captivating as its latest physical manifestations. The story began with a single structure,
- [Full Blast](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/full-blast/) - We’re back on track after a long hiatus – initially we were too busy to post news and reviews, and then we were not busy enough, no thanks to C19. We’re now delighted to be back with a real live art show by multi-disciplinary artist Lisa Traxler, drawn from a body of work developed during
- [Malcolm Appleby and Friends](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/malcolm-appleby-and-friends/) - Malcolm Appleby returns to The Scottish Gallery this summer with an exhibition that celebrates his 75th year NEW.
- [Fresh Air Sculpture 22](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/fresh-air-sculpture-22/) - A recent visit to this outdoor sculpture exhibition in Quenington, in the depths of the beautiful Cotswolds, did not disappoint. The house and its glorious gardens, as well as the wider landscape beyond, offered the perfect foil for an eclectic mix of over 130 works, most of which were for sale. Other pieces form a
- [Sartorial Sixties](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/sartorial-sixties/) - Review of Beautiful People Photographs 1966-1973, part of the Beautiful People: The Boutique in 1960s Counterculture exhibition at the Fashion & Textile Museum
- [Cecil Beaton – Thirty From The 30s](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/cecil-beaton-thirty-from-the-30s/) - A timely publication, given that Sir Cecil Beaton was born on this day, January 14 (1904), which also signals your last chance to go and see a visionary capsule collection of vintage portraits, focused entirely on the 1930s, by one of the leading photographers of the 20th century. The show closes on Sunday 20 January
- [From Hard Drive to Soft Landing](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/from-hard-drive-to-soft-landing/) - ‘Six degrees of separation’ sprang to mind at the launch of Soft Landing which runs at Wimbledon Fine Art until January 6th. Introduced by mutual friends at the private view, it later turned out that artist and erstwhile musician Zoë Kronberger and I had already met, years earlier, at a party at her cousin’s house,
- [Preview: Malcolm Appleby – 50 Golden Years in Scotland](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/preview-malcolm-appleby-50-golden-years-in-scotland/) - The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh are hosting a celebratory show for master goldsmith and hand engraver Malcolm Appleby, marking the 50 years since he first set up his studio in Scotland. The exhibition, which opens tomorrow, 27th February and runs until the 30th of March, showcases a selection of currently available works including jewellery and
- [Collect Art Fair Preview 2024](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/collect-art-fair-preview-2024/) - London’s Collect Art Fair celebrates its 20th Anniversary later this week, opening to the public, in the West Wing of Somerset House, on March 1st. I’ve picked out a handful of pieces and look forward to seeing so much more at the exhibition, which always showcases a wide range of disciplines and materials. This year
- [Book Review: Jewellery & Silverware](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/book-review-jewellery-silverware/) - Armadillo Central reviews Vicki Ambery-Smith's Jewellery & Silverware book and takes a close look at some of her architecture inspired sculptural works.
- [Craft Festival Cheltenham 2022](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/craft-festival-cheltenham-2022/) - Last weekend’s whistle-stop tour of Craft Festival Cheltenham was particularly inspiring and prompted this quick review. The overall standard of the fair was high with a good balance between the purely decorative and the beautiful and useful combined. Craft Festival’s selection process seems to value both quality and originality of works. Makers and artists from
- [The Hand Engravers Association Symposium 2017](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/the-hand-engravers-association-symposium-2017/) - I was privileged to be invited to the Hand Engravers Association’s (HEA) Symposium, a 5-day event at master engraver Malcolm Appleby’s workshops in Scotland earlier in June. This was the second time that I attended, and this year there was an increased focus on international participation. On this occasion I helped artist and silversmith Miriam
- [Collect 2019 Review](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/collect-2019-review/) - Presented by the Crafts Council, Collect, at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London, showcases exceptional modern craft and design works produced in the last 5 years by living artists. The exhibition is vast and runs across all floors of the gallery, with additional installations in the stairwells, notably Wanying Liang’s dramatic and extraordinarily detailed porcelain
- [Chanced Upon: Jean-Marc Calvet](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/chanced-upon-jean-marc-calvet/) - A film screening presented by Alison Poltock at the Royal Academy, during the East End Film Festival last October, opened my eyes to the life and work of Jean-Marc Calvet. Calvet The Movie, directed by Dominic Allan, was released in 2011. Allan chanced upon this extraordinary Frenchman and his intense artistic output in Nicaragua in
- [György Kepes - Surreal Landscapes, Tate Liverpool](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/gyorgy-kepes-surreal-landscapes-tate-liverpool/) - Tate Liverpool’s György Kepes exhibition only covers a small portion of this maverick artist and deep thinker’s output. The works selected were created in the handful of years following his emigration to the US in 1937, where he headed the Colour and Light department of the New Bauhaus School in Chicago, established by fellow Hungarian
- [Book Review: A Moving Image](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/book-review-a-moving-image/) - A Moving Image – Joy Batchelor 1914-91 – Artist, Writer and Animator is a comprehensive and personal look at the professional life of Joy Batchelor. It is edited and published in what would have been her centenary year by her daughter Vivien Halas and combines sections by Brian Sibley, Jez Stewart, Claire Kitson, Jim Walker,
- [20 of the 40 – Goldsmiths’ Company Exhibition](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/20-of-the-40-goldsmiths-company-exhibition-review/) - Goldsmiths’ Fair celebrates its 40th year with an exhibition of works selected by Dr Dora Thornton, Curator of Antique and Contemporary Silver, Modern Jewellery and Art Medals at the Goldsmiths’ Company. Hand picked from the Company’s historic archive, 40 Years, 40 Makers looks at works acquired since Goldsmiths’ Fair’s inception in 1983 and reveals a
- [György Kepes: Shining Light at the Birth of Media Art](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/gyorgy-kepes-shining-light-at-the-birth-of-media-art/) - The Armadillo Central team was delighted to be invited to the opening of The Kepes Institute, Museum and Cultural Centre, in the historic and picturesque town of Eger in Hungary, a couple of hours from Budapest.

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## Gallery

- [Aware](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/aware/) - Aware, 2025 Original oil painting on canvas, 1524 x 762 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic patterns.
- [Chalice](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/chalice/) - Chalice, 2025 Original oil painting on canvas, 1016 x 762 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic patterns.
- [Unfold](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/unfold/) - Unfold, 2025 Original oil painting on canvas, 304 x 254 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic patterns.
- [Libra](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/libra/) - Libra, 2025 Original oil painting on canvas, 1600 x 1600 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic patterns.
- [Return](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/return/) - Return, 2025 Oil On Canvas, 304 x 254 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic patterns. I use
- [Creatrix](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/creatrix/) - Creatrix Original oil painting on canvas, 254 x 254 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic patterns. I
- [Soundwave](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/soundwave/) - Soundwave Original oil painting on canvas, 355 x 254 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic patterns. I
- [Tranquility Sky](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/tranquility-sky/) - Tranquility Sky, 2025 Original oil painting on canvas, 1524 x 762 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic
- [Middle Ground](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/middle-ground/) - Middle Ground, 2025 Original oil painting on canvas, 1524 x 762 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic
- [Energy Flows](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/energy-flows/) - Energy Flows, 2025 Original oil painting on canvas, 1524 x 1219 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic
- [Dance](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/dance/) - Dance, 2025 Original oil painting with liquid metal on canvas, 1016 x 1016 mm by Grace Margarita From the 'Portals' series of abstract oil paintings. "Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees,
- [Divine](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/divine/) - Divine, 2025 Original oil painting on canvas, 1524 x 1219 mm by Grace Margarita From the ‘Portals’ series of abstract oils “Each painting begins with a colour, chosen in response to my mood at that moment, and is transformed in layers over time. The shapes are influenced by visions of trees, shells, and cosmic patterns.
- [On a Mission - with mount](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/on-a-mission/) - On A Mission, 2023, by Jennifer Copley-May, pen and ink on Indian paper, 20x20.5cm framed (artwork 10x10cm) Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page. Please contact us to enquire about purchasing this artwork.
- [Monoprint F#1 - with frame](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/framed-monoprint-f1/) - This series of stitched monotype prints was created in 2017. Each work is original and mostly monochrome, with pops of red thread adding another dimension and comment. Hang one on its own or prop it on a bookshelf, alternatively hang in pairs or small groups, creating an exciting interplay on your walls, at home or
- [Monoprint F#4 - with frame](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/framed-monoprint-f4/) - This series of stitched monotype prints was created in 2017. Each work is original and mostly monochrome, with pops of red thread adding another dimension and comment. Hang one on its own or prop it on a bookshelf, alternatively hang in pairs or small groups, creating an exciting interplay on your walls, at home or
- [Monoprint F#2 - with frame](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/framed-monoprint-f2/) - This series of stitched monotype prints was created in 2017. Each work is original and mostly monochrome, with pops of red thread adding another dimension and comment. Hang one on its own or prop it on a bookshelf, alternatively hang in pairs or small groups, creating an exciting interplay on your walls, at home or
- [Wild Harvest - with frame](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/wild-harvest-with-frame/) - A still life of fresh mushrooms in the studio with autumn berries, set on a rich deep red velvet cloth, vividly painted in oils Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page. Wild Harvest by Jennifer Copley-May, oils, 29x37cm, original painting, framed Please contact us to enquire about purchasing this artwork.
- [Winter Bouquet - with frame](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/winter-bouquet-with-frame/) - Dried hydrangeas and grasses harvested in the summer from the garden, then displayed in a green ceramic vase for this cosy winter still life, painted it the studio. Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page. Winter Bouquet by Jennifer Copley-May, oil pastel & oils, 37x47cm, original painting, framed Please contact us to
- [Asters in Vase - with frame](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/asters/) - Late summer meets early autumn with a vase of glorious asters, fresh from the garden, another beautiful original oil painting to emanate from Jennifer Copley-May's studio Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page. Asters in Vase by Jennifer Copley-May, oils, 39.5x26cm, framed Please contact us to enquire about purchasing this artwork.
- [Zingy Sunflowers](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/test-gallery-post/) - Sunshine colours for this cheerful bunch of orange and yellow sunflowers in a glass vase, set against a vibrarnt multicoloured abstract background, painted in the Jennifer's studio. Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page. Zingy Sunflowers, by Jennifer Copley-May, fine art print, 210x297 mm, printed using archival inks on Hahnemühle 310gm acid
- [Mixed Bouquet with Oranges - with frame](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/mixed-bouquet-with-oranges/) - A burst of spring and summer blooms in this mixed bouquet of lilies and other colourful flowers in a still life with oranges, set on a yellow checked cloth Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page. Mixed Bouquet with Oranges, by Jennifer Copley-May, original oil and oil pastel on canvas 520x630mm, framed.
- [Umbrellas](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/umbrellas/) - A reflective take on the weather with brollies and splashes of colourful puddles, perfect for the hall way above the coat racks, or in the boot room in the countryside. Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page. Umbrellas by Jennifer Copley-May, fine art print, 185x320mm, printed using archival inks on Hahnemühle 310gm
- [The Field Marshall - with mount](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/the-field-marshall/) - This piece, and others that are in the browser, are completely spontaneous, using skills and techniques developed over many years. I prepare the paper and often, whilst it is still damp, I make a mark… and then another… and then another… and more… often holding my breath… until I stop. It doesn’t always lead to
- [Hola - with mount](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/hola/) - Looking slightly out of focus at this scale, this cheeky little chap with a yellow wing jacket is in fact crisp enough 'in real life' although the felt tip has soaked into the Arches paper. One of Jennifer's characterful birds, ready to fly into a new nest in your home, or office? Find out more
- [Jungle Jive - with mount](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/jungle-jive/) - A pastel work, this time oil pastels, and the birds came creeping out of the jungle of my imagination. A trio of quirky birds in shades of orange red green, yellow and white feathers, peering out from a leafy exotic setting. Fancy a dance? Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page. Jungle
- [Three Little Birds - with mount ](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/three-little-birds/) - This piece, and others that are in the browser, are completely spontaneous, using skills and techniques developed over many years. I prepare the paper and often, whilst it is still damp, I make a mark… and then another… and then another… and more… often holding my breath… until I stop. It doesn’t always lead to
- [Rose](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/rose/) - Delicate beauty, a rich pink rose in full flourish, set against at soft cream background. This fine art print showcases Jennifer Copley-May's training in botanic illustration to perfection. Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page. Rose by Jennifer Copley-May, fine art print, 235x240mm, printed using archival inks on Hahnemühle 310gm acid free
- [Dragon](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/dragon/) - This is a lucky dragon, a mythical creature with oriental roots, originally created in powdery pastels in shades of blue, purple, green, gold and red, the bringer of good fortune, the work of Jennifer Copley-May, who was herself born in the Year of the Dragon. Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page.
- [Tao](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/tao/) - A dynamic and meditative artwork by Jennifer Copley-May, an inspiration to reflect. Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist’s page. Tao by Jennifer Copley-May, fine art print, 361x361mm, printed using archival inks on Hahnemühle 310gm acid free paper, with a white surround, ready to frame. Please contact us to enquire about purchasing this
- [Magic Serpent](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/example-gallery-post/) - Multicoloured, multi-patterned Magic Serpent was inspired by aboriginal paintings, and can be hung either horizontally or vertically. The framed painting has appeared in every Paddington Bear film to date, making its debut in the 2014 version. Read more about this story on the Armadillo Central Journal pages. Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her
- [Appleby](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/appleby/) - This fine feathered chicken artwork, which has appeared in all the Paddington Bear films, has been created from one of a series of small handmade cards, including many birds, that were sent to Juliet Kepes’ sister Dorothy. They were treasured for years, framed in her stairwell, and when Dorothy died, these unique paintings were passed
- [Two Steps Forward One Step Back](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/test-gallery-post-2/) - Two Steps Forward One Step Back by Juliet Kepes, fine art print, 128x139mm, printed using archival inks on Hahnemühle 310gm acid free paper, with a white surround, ready to frame This trio of doves artwork has been created from one of a series of small handmade cards, including many birds, that were sent to Juliet
- [Percy's Wing Feather](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/percys-wing-feather/) - Percy was a much-treasured macaw. He seemed not to like the human female very much, but loved the males in the family.* He roamed free much of the time, and would escape to a nearby eucalyptus tree (not easily persuaded back home), or roam the grass in the garden. He was particularly fond of chasing
- [The Memory of Movement](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/the-memory-of-movement/) - To "warm up" when exploring a new subject, I usually do lots of sketching. Each time I look, I see something not noticed before, and so the lines move and change. I don't rub out, I keep looking and each time it is different, until a work gradually takes form. In this piece I have
- [Still Life - Fossils](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/still-life/) - I've called this Still Life, because it really is. Fossilised remains are very still and flints even more so. Thus, I turned my flints into a still life and then found them interesting to paint, because individually they don't make for very exciting viewing, except perhaps for a geologist. The fossils were borrowed, and the flints
- [Gull on Boat](https://www.armadillocentral.com/galleries/gull-on-boat/) - This cheeky seagull, perched on a little fishing boat looks as if he's eyeing up some chips on the harbour pontoon, a perfect choice for seaside lovers, sailors and dreamers, printed from an original artwork inspired by nautical adventures in the UK and the Mediterranean. Find out more about Jennifer Copley-May on her artist's page.

## Photo Galleries

- [Eco-Conscious Colour Film](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/eco-conscious-colour-film/)
- [Goldsmiths' Fair 2025 Kumiko Kihara](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/goldsmiths-fair-2025-kumiko-kihara/)
- [Goldsmiths' Hall 2025 Three Queens Installation](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/goldsmiths-hall-2025-three-queens-installation/)
- [Goldsmiths' Fair 2025 Alexandra Raphael](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/goldsmiths-fair-2025-alexandra-raphael/)
- [Goldsmiths' Fair 2025 Romilly Saumarez Smith](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/goldsmiths-fair-romilly-saumarez-smith/)
- [Goldsmiths' Fair 2025 Fred Rich](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/goldsmiths-fair-fred-rich/)
- [Goldsmiths' Fair 2025 Francisca Onumah](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/goldsmiths-fair-2025-francisca-onumah/)
- [Goldsmiths' Fair 2025 Maria Frantzi](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/goldsmiths-fair-2025-maria-frantzi/)
- [Goldsmiths' Fair 2025 Angela Cork](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/goldsmiths-fair-2025-angela-cork/)
- [Collect 2025 2 Kye-Yeon Son Innate Beauty](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/collect-2025-2/)
- [Miriam Hanid Silver Incense Burner](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/miriam-hanid-incense-burner/)
- [Henn of London Special Selection](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/henn-of-london/)
- [Cradle of Fire Special Selection](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/cradle-of-fire/)
- [Collect 2025 1 Debra Kuzyk Kingfishers](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/collect-2025-1/)
- [Collect 2025 3 Jagged Art Gallery Wall detail](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/collect-2025-3-jagged-art/)
- [Collect 2025 4 Hiroki Iwata boxes and brooches](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/collect-4-hiroki-iwata/)
- [Collect 2025 5 Susan Moxley Artworks](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/collect-5-susan-moxley/)
- [Collect 2025 6 Rings and Brooches](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/collect-6-goldsmiths-fair/)
- [Zoë Kronberger](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/zoe-kronberger/)
- [Siez Gallery](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/siez-gallery/)
- [Hand Engravers Symposium 2017 4](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/hand-engravers-symposium-2017-4/)
- [Hand Engravers Symposium 2017 3](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/hand-engravers-symposium-2017-3/)
- [Hand Engravers Symposium 2017 2](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/hand-engravers-symposium-2017-2/)
- [Hand Engravers Symposium 2017 1](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/hand-engravers-symposium-2017-1/)
- [Calvet The Movie](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/calvet-the-movie/)
- [Fresh Air Sculpture 2022 gallery 1](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/fresh-air-sculpture-2022/)
- [Fresh Air Sculpture 2022 gallery 2](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/fresh-air-sculpture-2022-gallery-2/)
- [Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament](https://www.armadillocentral.com/image-gallery/owen-jones-the-grammar-of-ornament/)

## Categories

- [General News](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/category/news/)
- [Precious Metals](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/category/precious-metals/)
- [Art](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/category/art/)
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- [Books](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/category/books/)
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- [Film](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/category/film/)
- [Craft](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/category/craft/)
- [Sculpture](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/category/sculpture/)
- [Architecture](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/category/architecture/)

## Tags

- [year of the Snake](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/year-of-the-snake/)
- [György Kepes](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/gyorgy-kepes/)
- [ceramics](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/ceramics/)
- [narrative design](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/narrative-design/)
- [vitreous enamel](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/vitreous-enamel/)
- [hand blown glass](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/hand-blown-glass/)
- [paper craft](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/paper-craft/)
- [Goldsmiths' Fair](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/goldsmiths-fair/)
- [medal art](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/medal-art/)
- [Quenington Sculpture Trust](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/quenington-sculpture-trust/)
- [sculpture garden](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/sculpture-garden/)
- [illustration](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/illustration/)
- [animation](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/animation/)
- [anthropomorphism](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/anthropomorphism/)
- [abstraction](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/abstraction/)
- [photograms](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/photograms/)
- [multimedia](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/multimedia/)
- [art and science](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/art-and-science/)
- [fashion](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/fashion/)
- [jewellery](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/jewellery/)
- [photomontage](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/photomontage/)
- [creativity and mental health](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/creativity-and-mental-health/)
- [The Fine Line Project](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/the-fine-line-project/)
- [art brut](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/art-brut/)
- [outsider art](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/outsider-art/)
- [insider art](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/insider-art/)
- [the Sixties](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/the-sixties/)
- [embroidery](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/embroidery/)
- [silversmithing](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/silversmithing/)
- [enamel](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/enamel/)
- [heritage crafts](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/heritage-crafts/)
- [hand engraving](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/hand-engraving/)
- [gun engraving](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/gun-engraving/)
- [hand enamelling](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/hand-enamelling/)
- [landscape](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/landscape/)
- [multi-disciplinary](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/multi-disciplinary/)
- [wood](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/wood/)
- [lacquer](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/lacquer/)
- [goldsmith](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/goldsmith/)
- [geometric](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/geometric/)
- [textiles](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/textiles/)
- [graphic design](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/graphic-design/)
- [music](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/music/)
- [furniture](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/furniture/)
- [glass](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/glass/)
- [found materials](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/found-materials/)
- [natural fibres](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/natural-fibres/)
- [portrait photography](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/portrait-photography/)
- [botanical](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/botanical/)
- [mixed metals](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/mixed-metals/)
- [education](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/education/)
- [etching](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/etching/)
- [gemstones](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/gemstones/)
- [Still Life Photography](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/still-life-photography/)
- [Landscape Photography](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/landscape-photography/)
- [sustainability](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/sustainability/)
- [cross-disciplinary design](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/cross-disciplinary-design/)
- [ecocentric design](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/ecocentric-design/)
- [exhibition](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/exhibition/)
- [still life painting](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/still-life-painting/)
- [end of life](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/end-of-life/)
- [narrative](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/narrative/)
- [monochrome](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/monochrome/)
- [screenprint](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/screenprint/)
- [camfest](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/camfest/)
- [abstract](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/abstract/)
- [large scale](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/large-scale/)
- [cosmic](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/cosmic/)
- [consciousness](https://www.armadillocentral.com/journal/tag/consciousness/)

## Categories

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- [Pen and Ink](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/category/gallery-category-2/)
- [Fine Art Prints](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/category/fine-art-prints/)
- [Watercolour](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/category/watercolour/)
- [Monoprints](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/category/monoprints/)
- [Oil pastel](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/category/oil-pastel/)
- [Fine Art Felt Tip](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/category/fine-art-felt-tip/)
- [Metal](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/category/metal/)

## Artists

- [Jennifer Copley-May](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/sortby/artist/jennifer-copley-may/) - artist, painter and printmaker Jennifer Copley-May
- [Jane Barthès](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/sortby/artist/jane-barthes/) - Artist Jane Barthès’ profile
- [Juliet Kepes](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/sortby/artist/juliet-kepes/) - Artist, illustrator, author
- [Grace Margarita](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/sortby/artist/grace-margarita/) - Artist, painter, curator and archivist

## Tags

- [floral](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/floral/)
- [fruit](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/fruit/)
- [still life](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/still-life/)
- [birds](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/birds/)
- [pop art](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/pop-art/)
- [family](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/family/)
- [feathers](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/feathers/)
- [jungle](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/jungle/)
- [textural](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/textural/)
- [humorous](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/humorous/)
- [abstract](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/abstract/)
- [stitched](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/stitched/)
- [geometric](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/geometric/)
- [colour wash](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/colour-wash/)
- [fluid](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/fluid/)
- [stones](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/stones/)
- [fossils](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/fossils/)
- [sea](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/sea/)
- [boats](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/boats/)
- [dove](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/dove/)
- [chicken](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/chicken/)
- [snake](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/snake/)
- [spiral](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/spiral/)
- [zen](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/zen/)
- [weather](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/weather/)
- [mythical](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/mythical/)
- [year of the dragon](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/year-of-the-dragon/)
- [pink](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/pink/)
- [dried flowers](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/dried-flowers/)
- [winter](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/winter/)
- [mushrooms](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/mushrooms/)
- [autumn](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/autumn/)
- [spring](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/spring/)
- [summer](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/summer/)
- [dance](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/dance/)
- [movement](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/movement/)
- [space](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/space/)
- [orange](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/orange/)
- [grey](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/grey/)
- [meditative](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/meditative/)
- [astral](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/astral/)
- [blue](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/blue/)
- [green](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/green/)
- [purple](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/purple/)
- [terracotta](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/terracotta/)
- [turquoise](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/turquoise/)
- [cosmic](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/cosmic/)
- [energy](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/energy/)
- [momentum](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/momentum/)
- [yellow](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/yellow/)
- [pastels](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/pastels/)
- [indigo](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/indigo/)
- [olive](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/olive/)
- [lunar](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/lunar/)
- [waves](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/waves/)
- [red](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/red/)
- [vermilion](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/vermilion/)
- [maroon](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/maroon/)
- [raspberry](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/raspberry/)
- [motion](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/motion/)
- [aura](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/aura/)
- [Libra](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/libra/)
- [astrology](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/astrology/)
- [beige](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/beige/)
- [stone](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/stone/)
- [white](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/white/)
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- [burgundy](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/burgundy/)
- [magenta](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/magenta/)
- [mauve](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/mauve/)
- [mystery](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/mystery/)
- [ivory](https://www.armadillocentral.com/gallery/object/tag/ivory/)