Turning Coffee into a Gallery – My Prints Now Showing at The Forge, Ringmer ☕🖼️

This afternoon I visited The Forge in Ringmer, a rustic gem of a coffee shop tucked away in the Sussex countryside. I wasn’t just there for the coffee and cake (though both are excellent!)—I was there to hang a show. With the generous support of the team at The Forge, I’ve turned a wall of their café into a small but characterful gallery space for a selection of my framed lino prints.

The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate: exposed brickwork, vintage lighting, and a welcoming mix of seating. It’s exactly the kind of setting I love—where art feels like part of the everyday, not something set apart.

Featured on the wall:

Sycamore Gap – my tribute to the iconic tree lost in 2023, printed using the chine collée technique.

Lewes Castle – a dynamic print based on years of sketching, walking, and quietly studying this ancient landmark.

Plus a few other favourites.

Each print is hand-cut and hand-printed, framed and tagged—ready to view, enjoy, or take home.

If you’re local (or fancy an outing), do drop by. Grab a coffee (the best is Sussex), find a quiet corner, and spend a few minutes with the work. I’d love to hear what you think.

🗓️ On show throughout the summer