Our Artists

Jane Charles

Jess Taylor

Michelle Davies

Es Shepherd

Monica Blackwood

Hi, I’m Monica Blackwood. I studied fashion design and fashion promotion and communication but love all forms of art and creativity. I believe in supporting local art and design especially when it is in a social context helping others find their creative potential. I started experimenting with jewellery in 2020 during lockdown, using wool and porcelain and loved the creativity of it all. I also do some knitting, creating scarves and unique hats! I also do portraits and figurative art as I love the stories written in the human face. I hope to keep evolving in my jewellery making by using locally sourced materials and to further work in the social/community sector, helping others achieve their creative dreams.

Daniel Ajegbe

Daniel, our local toymaker, illustrator, and product designer, uses cutting-edge 3D technologies to bring his creations into the physical world through digital design. Self-employed, he crafts unique, bespoke products and toys, creating everything from commissioned pieces for internationally renowned artists like Jon Paul Kaiser to custom designs for small local businesses.

Daniel’s studio is his sanctuary, a space where he can focus, build, and let his creativity unfold. A self-proclaimed introvert, Daniel often slips in at unexpected hours, early mornings, quiet evenings to dream up fantastical characters and breathe life into them through his work @atomicstudio.xyz

Bryony Rose

Meet Bryony Rose, a resident artist at Arts Central whose vibrant oil and watercolour paintings celebrate the feminine body and energy. A self-taught artist from Buckinghamshire, Bryony's work is deeply rooted in her journey of self-healing through chronic illness and spiritual exploration. 

Her pieces often emerge from meditative states, movement, and inner reflection—capturing the powerful connection between body, spirit, and creativity.  

You can find more of Bryony's work on her instagram @bryonyroseartist 

Sarah Daily

Sarah Daily is truly a Jack of all Trades. An accomplished underwater performer and model, she brings together a unique background in scuba diving, free diving, synchronized swimming, and swim coaching. But her talents don’t end there; she’s also a skilled set designer, puppet maker and a fire performer.
Sarah tours with her performance company, a fantastical troupe of traveling entertainers known for creating immersive experiences. Their shows feature everything from live mermaid tank installations and fire spectacles to burlesque, interactive game shows, and corporate entertainment.

To find out more about Sarah or for bookings follow @waterdragonuk