Imogen Harvey-Lewis is a freelance illustrator living in Stroud but with Horsley connections. She is passionate about the emotive power of visual communication. Her strong and defined graphic style of drawing is self-taught. Imogen has a BA in Art History and a BTEC in Conservation and Restoration. Clients have included the Royal Opera House, John Lewis Partnership, Battersea Arts Centre, the NHS and Stroud Brewery. She is the author of three books and had taught at the Big Draw at the British Museum and to county wide Sure Start centres. Imogen is currently working on her portfolio of House Tattoos of indoor bespoke murals whilst also exploring digital art and animation.
Rob Collins has been a professional painter and teacher all his life. Brought up on a council estate in Cam, a countryman and craftsman painter, for 34 years. Rob sold his paintings through the Francis Kyle gallery in London’s West End, travelling extensively to paint landscape, portraits, interiors and still lives. In 2009 Rob painted from the ‘fourth plinth’ in Trafalgar Square as part of Anthony Gormley’s, One and Other installation. Rob teaches painting and art history and is excited by visual creativity whatever form it takes. Rob was involved in the creation of ‘Under the Edge’ Arts Centre in Wooton.
Mavis Zutshi worked in adult and higher education both in the UK and Australia, as well as social and community development. The connecting threads have been education, empowerment, development, and change. Since moving to Horsley, she is delighted to discover a community rich in artistic and creativity. She continues to be active on the climate crisis and fixing footpaths.