Meet some of our fantastic coast community and find out about their creative projects beside the sea
Art Inspiration
Artist Rachel Marshall lives in North Berwick, East Lothian, and with the sea right on her doorstep, coast magazine provides a monthly treat, helping her discover shores beyond her immediate area.
’It’s so good to sit with a cuppa and discover inspirational places, browse coastal finds and pore over delicious food from around Britain,’ she says.
As a painter, Rachel’s daily walks along the beach offer a constant supply of inspiration, whether she sees cargo ships sailing by, dogs bounding on
the sands, boats in the harbour, or chip-stealing seagulls.
Bonzo-Art, her studio and shop on North Berwick’s High Street, is a wonderland of creativity, featuring Rachel’s vibrant art – you can snap up her prints and original paintings to add a touch of the seaside to your living space, along with a host of fantastic gifts, totes, tea towels, T-shirts and mugs.
One feature not to be missed when you visit is the innovative art vending machine: this adapted Polo mint dispenser produces ‘lucky dip art’ of Rachel’s drawings, paintings and lino prints. Just drop in a token to operate it, accompanied by seaside music.
To find out more, go to bonzo-art.com.
