deer leap
My studio is named after my father's childhood Somerset cottage which was called Deer Leap.. My art is inspired by my love of the countryside and enchanted by nature. Sarah - Deer Leap Studio
Adorable art & organic cotton prints, including my Sage Fawn Art for babies - available in my Etsy store, Deer Leap Studio
river scene, trees and sunlight
I love being out in nature, my favourite time is spent in stillness, watching and observing. Waiting for things to come into view.
Felted Guinea fowl, work in progress.
Ready for painting from nature in the Manor House.
Finding the brightest colours in nature.

Artist in Residence at Eaton Manor Country Estate - award winning estate.

Work in progress of a felted hare.
Set up for some wonderful art in nature.
Sklyarks painted in textile paints on calico. Work in progress.
Curlews, pen & ink and watercolours
Adorable Guineas.

Collaboration with Mud Fox Ceramics - contestant on Pottery Throwdown 2025

Chris on Pottery Throwdown 2025
Chris on Pottery Throwdown 2025 with the set he mad in honour of his new born baby.
Studio head Chris at Mud Fox Cermaics
Studio head Chris
Mud Fox Ceramics Studio, pottery studio in County Durham
Mud Fox creations by Studio Head Chris
Mud Fox Ceramics Studio, pottery studio in County Durham
Stock ready for Brancepeth Castle fair
Stamp tile made at Mud Fox Ceramics in Esh Winning County Durham
A stamp tile I made from one of my lino cuts.
Felted mouse sits at tiny pottery wheel
My felted mouse, Madder, decided to come to Mud fox Ceramics and have a go on a tiny wheel. Atelier Foolery at its finest!
Felted hare sits amongst tiny pottery pieces
My felted hare, Hue, loved his time at Mud Fox Ceramics, fortunately no actual foxes there, only fun bits of pottery!
Mud Fox Ceramics Studio, pottery studio in County Durham
My wren design on a Mud Fox vase