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Founder Stories

Louise Levine

Working in a light-filled spare room turned studio in England’s sunny south west, artist Louise Levine paints seascapes that speak not just to what the sea looks like, but how it feels — peaceful, vast, and alive.

Here, she shares how art became a source of connection to the coast, to others, and to herself.

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Lovingly Artisan Bakery

In this episode, I meet Catherine Connor, co-founder of the Lovingly Artisan bakery, in Cumbria. Together with her husband Aidan Monks, they have built a business rooted in care — for their craft, for their customers, and for the ingredients they use.

MadeKind

A story of two friends with a shared vision for creating safe cleaning products.

Emma Britton

An inspiring story of crafting a uniquely recognisable artisan style.

Nc’nean

The quiet rebels who are tearing up the whisky rulebook and being led by nature.

Every Story

A story of transformation, determination, and a commitment to the art of slow, thoughtful making.
Lyndsey

Summer at The Artisan Founder

AN EDITOR’S LETTER

‘Light lingers in the evenings now. The garden stays warm long after the sun has dipped behind the hills, and here under the walnut tree, the quiet hum of summer feels full of possibility.

This season, I’ve been especially enjoying putting together our weekly edit of featured finds. The quality and detail in the pieces continues to distract me from what I’m doing to explore more. From hand-thrown ceramics to intricate jewellery, every product has a story and it’s an honour to share them.

The Artisan Founder was created to support brands like these. Not through flashy campaigns or fast trends, but through gentle visibility and honest storytelling. We don’t take commission. We link directly to each maker’s own website. That choice has always felt right.

This summer, you’ll notice a few new things blooming across the site…’

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The Inspiring books gracing our coffee tables this month

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