Maggie Bruce

Maggie Bruce

Artist

 

Meet the Artist, Maggie Bruce.
Experimentation in my art is my greatest love. I work in all sorts of mediums, but mostly in Encaustic which is bees wax, and in resin.
My style is mainly abstract and semi representational work. I paint intuitively, allowing each layer of my work to dictate what comes next, and am often surprised by the journey it takes me on.
I build many layers which give depth to my work, and I have learned instinctively
when my paintings are finished

Flowers in Glass Vase

 

Artwork Title: Flowers in Glass Vase
Artist: Patrick Taylor
Medium: high-resolution archival print
Size: 62cm x 64cm
Price: £185
Presentation: Open edition. Professionally framed under art glass – Loose prints available on request –  £65

Manually drawn on-screen (by hand, no filters or digital assistance).

Story Book

 

Artwork Title: Story Book
Artist: Patrick Taylor
Medium: high-resolution archival print
Size: 62cm x 72cm
Price: £245
Presentation: Open edition. Professionally framed under art glass – Loose prints available on request –  £65

Manually drawn on-screen (by hand, no filters or digital assistance).

Hot Day

 

Artwork Title: Hot Day
Artist: Patrick Taylor
Medium: high-resolution archival print
Size: 56cm x 80cm
Price: £275
Presentation: Open edition. Professionally framed under art glass – Loose prints available on request –  £65

Manually drawn on-screen (by hand, no filters or digital assistance).

Looking

 

Artwork Title: Looking
Artist: Patrick Taylor
Medium: high-resolution archival print
Size: 62cm x 80cm
Price: £275
Presentation: Open edition. Professionally framed under art glass – Loose prints available on request –  £65

Manually drawn on-screen (by hand, no filters or digital assistance).

Maria Ivanova

Maria Ivanova

Maria Ivanova

Artist

 

A self-taught artist from Bulgaria, currently based in the UK. 

Deeply influenced by the traditional school and classical watercolour masters, her practice is rooted in close observation, technical precision, and a refined attention to detail. 

Drawn to the delicate interplay of light and shadow, Maria works primarily in watercolour, a medium she embraces for its translucency and ethereal, expressive qualities.  

Inspired by all forms of art, as well as folklore and human interaction, Maria’s practice shows a deep curiosity about how meaning is shaped through shared stories, gestures, and collective memory. 

Her work explores themes of grief, reverence, and the enduring human search for meaning. In her ongoing series of statue paintings, stillness becomes a space for contemplation, inviting the viewer into moments of quiet reflection. 

Angel Praying

This statue is located at the Monumental Cemetery of Milan and is approx 130 years old. I was inspired by the dark aesthetic of the cemetery, the artistic expression of deep sorrow and contemplation and the beautiful details of the hands and fabric. All other-worldly creatures and entities have always fascinated me, however, angels have the unique human trait to grieve and yet the deep rooted wish to preserve life and cherish it. Their wings and the proximity to a deity embodies human never-ending quest for transcendence. I used the highly granulating paint Lunar Black by Daniel Smith to depict the cold stone and a subtle gold bronze detailing giving an ethereal presence.

Artwork Title: Angel Praying
Artist: Maria Ivanova
Medium
Size
Price: £150
Presentation: framed, ready to display

Waiting For You

Inspired by a 130-year old grave statue located in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan. I used a very restrained colour palette of only Lunar Black by Daniel Smith and Gold bronze powder for a background. The statue was seated behind the headstone of the grave and radiated this consuming sense of sorrow and longing that was utterly heart-breaking. The luminous rich gold background is inspired by the Christian Orthodox icons which I’ve seen in Bulgaria.

Artwork Title: Waiting For You
Artist: Maria Ivanova
Medium
Size
Price: £150
Presentation: framed, ready to display

The Beginning | Visions Re-Imagined

The Beginning | Visions Re-Imagined

The Beginning

11 Northern Artists | One Space

Visions Re-Imagined

The Beginning marks the first exhibition of the year at BL6 Studios.

Eleven artists come together to present an eclectic range of work, spanning acrylics, oils, mixed media, photography, and digital creations.

The exhibition includes abstract and representational pieces, from small, intimate works to large-scale statements, and everything in between.

This is a show about variety, intent, and the many ways artists choose to bring ideas into form.

The exhibition runs from 20th February 2026 through to 28th March 2026 over 6 weekends.
Friday & Saturday opening 12 noon – 4pm with private viewings by appointment.
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Location

The Pumphouse
Hampson Street
Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7JH

Solo Exhibition – Matthew Gett

Solo Exhibition – Matthew Gett

POP - Solo exhibition

By Matthew Gett

Colourful geometric shapes, blending realistic facial features with bold abstraction, making the person feel both timeless and vividly modern.

Preview with Wine & nibbles 10th April 2026

The exhibition runs from 10th April 2026 for the full weekend finishing 12th April 2026 
"Using bright, bold palettes and striking geometric frameworks, Gett reinterprets spiritual and cultural icons as contemporary visions."

Marilyn Monroe - Original work Acrylic

The artist, Gett, makes paintings that mix two different styles. One style uses simple shapes and lines, like geometric patterns, while the other focuses on realistic portraits of people. His work combines these, balancing structured forms with feelings and expressions.

The images are lively, using bright colors and bold shapes inspired by Pop Art, giving them energy and presence.

He often depicts spiritual and cultural symbols as modern, fresh images. Faces and figures are simplified into strong symbols that connect traditional ideas with today’s visual style.

This makes familiar subjects feel new and personal. By merging different art styles, Gett creates a world where the old and the new come together, recognizable yet changed.

His approach shows that abstraction doesn’t hide identity but can actually highlight and explore it.

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The Pumphouse
Hampson Street
Horwich
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BL6 7JH

Phone Photography Workshop

Phone Photography Workshop

Your phone is capable. Your results just haven’t caught up yet.

How to Improve Your Photography Using Your Mobile Phone

You’ll be shown exactly what to fix and you’ll see the difference within minutes.

This isn’t a classroom.
Maximum two people per session.

and see the difference straight away.

“Limited seats available Saturday & Sunday”

Who This Is For

If you’re running a small business and your product photos look:

• flat and dull 
• unclear or muddy
• inconsistent shot to shot

then this is for you.

You don’t need a camera course. You just need to know what you’re missing.

and see the difference straight away.

The Aim Of The Session

This workshop is not about turning anyone into a professional photographer.

It is simply about helping you recognise one of the most important ingredients in photography – Light.
Once you begin to notice it, the camera you already carry in your pocket becomes far more capable than you realised.

You already have a capable camera.
The issue is how it’s being used.

The colours fall flat. The subject feels lifeless. The image doesn’t hold the moment.

Fix these, and your images improve immediately.

– You’ll begin to see where to stand.
– Where to place your subject.
– How to light the subject.
– When the light is working.
– What to include, and what to leave out.

Mobile Photography is Problem Solving

Using your phone properly isn’t about having the latest device. It’s about knowing what to fix.

Most poor photos come down to a few things:

– The light is wrong
– The angle is off
– The background is distracting
– The timing is missed

Fix these, and your photos improve instantly.

Get It Right First

A strong photograph is built before you press the button. Then Refine, Don’t Rescue

Yes, we edit. But editing is not there to fix bad photos. It’s there to finish good ones.

– A small exposure adjustment
– A cleaner crop
– touch of contrast
– A simple edit in Snapseed

That’s all it should take when the photo is right to begin with.

and see the difference straight away.

Workshop Details

How to Improve Your Photos Captured With Your Mobile Phone

What You’ll Learn

This is practical. No theory for the sake of it.

You’ll learn how to:

See and use light, natural or artificial
Compose quickly and clearly
Make better decisions on the spot
Edit your images simply and effectively

No jargon. No BS. Just what works.

Location
BL6 Studios
Hampson Street
Horwich
BL6 7JH

Group size
Maximum of TWO participants

Duration
Around 120 Minutes

Cost: £47