Biography
Based in Suffolk I work between photography + Illustration.
From Product and interiors to landscape and nature I create work that hopefully creates a feeling.
It’s always been how I communicate.
Born in Margate in 1994, I graduated from Arts University Bournemouth in 2016 with a first class BA honours in Illustration and printmaking. I chose to specialise in printmaking due to the tactile nature of print, a slower more labour intensive way of making work. This led to a more thoughtful and contemplative approach. In 2016 I was awarded runner up for the Dorset Visual Arts Prize with a research and practical project about the visible hand which was later featured in an article by the Association of Illustrators.
From 2016 - 2019 I worked in-house with English skincare and fragrance brand Haeckels. Focusing on the promotion of natural health and wellbeing, this felt like a very personal series of work as I was also connecting with my hometown of Margate after leaving at a young age. Here I worked on everything from product pack shots to location based landscape images. To view more of this work visit here.
I have been working full time as a freelance photographer and illustrator since 2019 and balance my focus between working with commercial brands and my own print collection. Over the past few years I have worked alongside an eclectic mix of creatives and clients which has allowed me to build a diverse portfolio of artwork.
With a love for the tactile nature of print I have a store including some of my favourite Landscape images and botanical illustrations. With a range of processes I explore our connection with nature, I focus on coastal areas of which I find a real sense of balance. Explore the print collection
Commissions
If you would like to discuss a project further please contact hello@samscales.co.uk
PRINT STORE /
Each print is carefully printed to order and available to buy worldwide.
Limited Edition Prints are printed as a C-Type Print on Fuji Crystal Archive. Silver-based Digital C-type prints are archival photographic prints. About the paper; Fuji Crystal archive paper with a semi-matt finish. The paper is coated with a slightly stippled texture giving a very natural photographic finish with subtle colour.
Illustration prints - Fine Art Giclee Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308gsm. This paper has a super matt finish. The surface has minimal texture with a chalky smooth cotton feel which creates smooth colour gradients.
Printed to order, aim to dispatch orders within 1-3 working days.
After dispatch, Royal Mail’s services aim to deliver in the UK by next working day, to Europe within 4-7 working days and worldwide within 7-14 working days.
Worldwide Shipping available
Ship from the UK with Royal Mail. Orders inside the UK are sent via the 1st Class service. Orders outside the UK are sent via the International Tracked service.
Contact
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