Crawley Creatives

Allan Stone

I started, focused & trained as an illustrator but I side-stepped into photography after being seriously ill & retrained as a photographer. I have worked all over the world but my personal work is often local. I shoot commercially across many disciplines in London, abroad and sometimes in Crawley.

My parents moved here when I was 4 and although I have worked around the world and lived in many different places, gravity or the pull of the location has brought me back many times and I have stayed, family of course had a say too. Desmond Anderson, Thomas Bennett and Crawley, College were all part of my local education. I am based in Three Bridges.

Farook Qais

Farook Qais, pronounced “case,” is a British-born Muslim of South Asian heritage. He writes film and TV. Farook’s won Screenwriting competitions in the US and the UK. He writes to make the audience feel. His stories are driven by his life experiences and explosive emotive drama.

I was born at Crawley Hospital. Spent most of my life in Broadfield, which used to be known as Broadfield East. I was then educated at Thomas Bennett Community College, designing the logo for the new builds before the old ones were knocked down. I remain/reside in Crawley and am open to collaboration.

Gary Jackson

An experienced lifestyle, still life, and product Photographer/Videographer. Creating engaging and captivating visuals of brands, spaces, and people. My hands-on, innovative style enables me to bring ideas to life and I know what the right colour, lighting, and prop combination looks like.

I have lived in Crawley for around 19 years now with my Wife Natasha.

Helen Stone

I am an artist and art tutor based in East Grinstead. I trained in portraiture but now work across broader subjects. I teach at The Art Academy in London and run workshops locally. I previously worked in publishing and still work as a writer and editor on a freelance basis.

I live in East Grinstead.

James Leggott

I am the writer, producer, director, sometimes actor (as well as camera and audio), editor and music composer of multiple short films (most of which I have made). I have also made multiple audio plays and written a few novels.

I was born and have lived in Crawley my whole life and did most of my education here.

Jessica Nicholas

Jessica Nicholas founder of Art Styles Academy, is an inspiring artist and sculptor dedicated to bring people together through the transformative power of art. Based in the South East, Jessica specialises in running dynamic workshops that foster creativity, self-expression and community.

Jessica grew up in East Grinstead and now lives in Felbridge with her family.

Jingyao Kou

Hi! My name is Jingyao Kou. I am a Chinese illustrator based in the UK now.

My favourite source of inspiration is the little things in my daily life. For me "reality is the best". Right now I'm doing a day-to-day comic on Instagram.

I'm mainly based in Surrey. I draw many comics and zines based on my daily life here.

Jonny Stockbridge

I’m a visual artist, mostly a maker. I love working with all kinds of materials. My BA was in Fine Art and Ceramics. Much of my work has been in Education and teaching, exploring, and collaboration. Igniting the senses and imagination. Really waking up the soul and illumination! For me, art is magic. Lives improve because of it.

I was born in Crawley in 1970. Crawley is the place that I really developed my passion for the arts. Through painting, drawing and ceramics. Then down at Worthing and Goring by sea at Northbrook College. I’ve traveled the world. I now have a new perspective. For the first time, the potential here really excited me! There really are no limits…

Julian Johnson

Interior & exterior walls, workshops, lessons, parties, or design…
​for private commissions, schools, communities or corporate:
​let me take care of that for you!

I have conducted multiple art projects in Crawley schools and youth venues over the last decade (Hawth Theatre, Gatwick, Langley Green, Ifield, Maidenbower, Bewbush) and plan to continue networking in the area.

Lauren Nickless

Lauren is an illustrator and designer based in Sussex. She loves to travel and create intricate artworks of places she has visited. She has also illustrated for a range of clients including Hamleys, Lego and Visit Brighton. She is open to commissions.

Lauren was born and raised in Crawley. She has been away a few times but always comes back! She currently lives here with her family.

Lila Wordsworth

I am a visual artist specialising in textiles and found objects. As a professional womble, I am passionate about using foraged things in my work, including plants, and materials from urban and maritime waste streams. Once gathered, I turn them into pigments, dyes, inks, sculptures & photographs.

I work in Crawley as a Project Officer for schools with a focus on healthy and sustainable transport on every day journeys. In other words, I help children and families learn skills like bike riding, route planning for walks & bike maintenance skills.

Liz Atkin

Liz Atkin is an artist and educator. She reimagines her Compulsive Skin Picking and anxiety into drawings, photographs and performances. Liz is a mental health advocate and raises awareness for the disorder around the world. Her work is held by Wellcome Collection London.

Born and grew up in Crawley.

Nami Ralph

I'm a freelance Children's Book Illustrator based in Farnham, Surrey. I use gouache, pencils and digital tools to create my work and I would describe my artwork style as warm and playful. My previous clients include the National Trust, Anorak Magazine, and Farnham Maltings.

I've previously applied to two opportunities in Crawley. I really admire the work that's being done there and especially as the community in Crawley will benefit greatly from these creative activities. I would love to do a project there in the future.

Natasha Jackson

I am a versatile person with a flair for innovation. In my career, I have had a wide range of artistic roles in TV and commercial including set design, prop stylist, and interior design. Through experience in these fields, I have developed my skills and added to my enjoyment of the creative sector.

I was born in London and my parents moved down in the 1980's with many other south London families to make Crawley their new home.
My environment has helped me with my creative ideas and process.

Rachel Cowell

I am a Visual Artist, taking inspiration from my surroundings, experiences, and the natural world. A significant part of my work is community and group focussed and is undertaken through workshops and collaborative projects, building connection, creativity, and well-being.

I have lived in West Sussex for the majority of my life and have created many successful connections through work with fellow creatives, organisations, and businesses. In 2009 - 2011, I ran a Gallery in Crawley's County Mall with my partner, which has led to strong, continued partnerships and collaborative work.

Robin Mcbrayne

Illustration and painting done at speed.
In the online art community other creatives have dubbed me as 'The Printer', as I tend to create full completed portraits, landscapes, and wildlife illustrations in sizes up to A3 in between 40 minuets and two hours. I've developed a unique playful style.

I've lived in the Crawley area (Broadfield) since 2006.
Worked in retail until 2019 when I shifted to public service, with time in Crawley Borough Council and homeless charity Crawley Open House.

Sarah Maple

Sarah Maple is an award winning visual artist known for her bold, brave, mischievous and occasionally controversial artworks that challenge notions of identity, religion and the status quo. Her artwork, film and performances have been exhibited internationally at galleries and institutions including Tate Britain, Golden Thread Gallery and York Art Gallery.

I grew up in Crawley and have lived in the town most of my life!

Sarah Pimenta

Sarah Pimenta is an experienced artist, lecturer in creativity, and workshop facilitator with children and adults. Her specialist art form is print-making and her work communicates texture, colour and emotion into a variety of educational, health and community environments, in the UK and abroad. Sarah integrates nature into her work, both inside classrooms and outside. Sarah is illustrator of the ‘Therapeutic Fairy Tales’ published by Routledge, and co-creator of the Storybook Manual. She is currently working on illustrating a second volume of ‘Therapeutic Fairy Tales’ and co-creating a new manual on how creativity, nature and folklore can support wellbeing in children and families.

I live in East Grinstead, West Sussex and went to school in Crawley from the ages of 9 – 18yrs. I work nationally and have worked internationally. My first big collaborative art project was for Crawley Borough Council in 2000 working with Carolyn Murphy – it kickstarted my whole career. I have continued to work locally when possible since then.

Sean BW Parker

I am an Artist, Writer and Musician specialising in Art, cultural theory, poetry and justice reform. After gaining a Masters degree in Fine Art from the University for the Creative Arts in 2003 I lived and worked in Istanbul for ten years, and have since published a number of books and albums.

I have lived on the West Sussex coast since 2014, with many family contacts in the county and Crawley. I've also been a big Cure fan since age 14 - in my opinion Crawley's greatest creative product!

Sheri Gee

Sheri Gee is a painter of figurative and Ashdown-inspired work, based in East Grinstead. Her work uses bold colour and loose brushwork to explore the world around her. Portrait commissions undertaken. Exhibited with The Other Art Fair, The Sussex Contemporary, and the Society of Women Artists, etc.

I have grown up in East Grinstead, where I continue to live and work on my art practice. Crawley is the largest town near me in the county, which I visit frequently. My husband works in Crawley.

Wally

Professional Studio Photographer
Prolific Street photographer , inc landscapes and wildlife.

Born In Crawley, resident of West Green.