Pily Batt

Pily Batt was born in Spain where she studied art. She came to England when she was 21 to learn English. Over the years she continued painting, mostly in oils, for the family and several commissions. For 30 years she concentrated on painting on china and porcelain and has had various exhibitions. She began concentrating on abstract painting 6 years ago. In 2006 she had a solo exhibition in the South of Spain and for the first time she exhibited abstract paintings together with porcelain. In 2007 she exhibited with the Salisbury Group of Artists in Salisbury, followed by a successful exhibition shared with Chris Gregory at Fisherton Mill (Salisbury) in October 2007. In 2008 her works were in an exhibition in San Pablo de Buceite in the South of Spain. In October 2008 she had an exhibition of her abstract paintings at Fisherton Mill entitled “My Feelings in Colour”. She had several paintings exhibited at Fisherton Mill at the end of 2009.

Rachael first started working in polymer clay as a child and went on to discover ceramics at an evening class in 1995. Inspired by mythology and legend Rachael makes a range of fae, dragons and other creatures; working in polymer clay to create elves and fairies that would be at home in the hedgerows of Wiltshire where she lives and working in clay to create friendly dragons that love a fireside spot in the home. Rachael is also mad about hares and loves making them, each with their own individual character. All work is one of a kind and made without moulds; ceramics are finished using a variety of methods, including glazing and paint effects, fairies are dressed in organza, lace and ribbon and are finished with glittering wings and mohair wigs.