directory

Gareth Ballyn

Independent Curator

Independent curator working in Torbay, South Hams and Plymouth. Specialising in collaborative work with contemporary visual artists and also in schools...Read more

Sophie Atherton

Freelance Journalist, PR Consultant & Beer Sommelier

I am a freelance journalist with almost 15 years experience of working in newspapers, PR and radio. I'm available for all sorts of commissions, big or small, national or regional and I also take on other writing jobs suc.....Read more

Christian Parkes

Visionary Artist

Christian Parkes is an emerging artist having first exhibited in 2006. He was born in Torbay, Devon and the power and beauty of the south west continues to inspire him. Christian has always been touched with the creat.....Read more

Paddy Turpin

Tattoo Apprentice

It's been a while, huh? My name is Paddy Turpin. I'm 24 years old and am currently apprenticing at Revolver Tattoo Rooms. I'm not currently particularly active on Creative Torbay any more but you can follow my w.....Read more

Galloping Carrot Art

Galloping Carrot Art

Hi! My name is Laura Fulner and I am an artist/painter based in Teignmouth. I paint a wide variety of subject matters including; seascapes, florals, animals and birds, retro and funky, still life and abstract. I have som.....Read more

Dee Neilson / Illustrator

Dora Neilson

My work is inspired by past experiences, drawing from nature and the urban landscape. My most recent work is based around old family photos, with the focus on seaside holidays. The eight images were brought together in .....Read more

The Choral Engineers

about

The Choral Engineers are a creative community choir led by local composers Hugh Nankivell and Steve Sowden. They meet every Friday morning, between 10:30-12:30 at Paignton Library to sing new songs, chat, improvise, move.....Read more

Yasmin

My blog about Torbay

This blog is about the experience of a foreign estudent during 3 months in Torbay. Here I can talk about places, exhibitions, experiences, the people, the culture...and all the things that can happen in Torbay. Enjoy it!.....Read more

Le Chat Noir

Le Chat Noir

Le Chat Noir are Dartmoor-based hard-rocking Transatlantic desperadoes Teddy Hesper (vocals, guitar) and Eileen Spruce (drums, vocals). Since Spruce moved to England in late 2006 from her native Los Angeles, the band ha.....Read more

Olivia

Artist

Painter, animator, installation and sound artist based in the UK...Read more

Torbay Culture Board

Torbay Cultural Strategy

Enjoy, talk, do, be... a cultural strategy for Torbay and its communities 2014-2024 was approved and adopted by Torbay Council - a key strategy partner - in September 2014 and officially launched in December 2014. The.....Read more

Kate Wilson

Kate Wilson

Welcome to my Creative Torbay profile page which has a little bit about what I have done, what I want to achieve and what I am doing now With 9 years of working within the creative arts sector. I have been part of sev.....Read more

Hugh Nankivell

Hugh Nankivell

Musician living in Torquay. I play harmonium, fender rhodes, melodica, viola, piano and other things, especially with keys and strings. I write songs and make music with many people aged from very young to very old.....Read more

Jasmine Hohbein Green

Miss

Hi, I’m Jasmine a University graduate from UAL where I studied Fine Art...Read more

Captain Relaxo

Captain Relaxo is the recording project of principal songwriter Steve Asplin. Writing and recording music covering a wide range of genres. As of October 2024, there have been 6 EP releases through streaming platforms.....Read more