Douglas Black Artist Open Studio

Douglas is opening his studio to show bold, playful papercut artworks, cutting templates, works in progress and finished pieces. Most of his papercuts begin freehand. Rather than working from a detailed drawing, he often cuts directly into the paper and allows the image to emerge through the process. Shapes evolve, connect and grow, creating images that sit between observation, memory, imagination and discovery.

His work draws on landscape, folklore, myth and the natural world. Some pieces are inspired by particular places, such as The Strid on the River Wharfe near Bolton Abbey. Others develop from patterns, dreams, stories and natural forms. He is interested in how simple shapes can suggest movement, atmosphere, energy and emotion.

Artist Links

www.dougblack.co.uk

www.instagram.com/artistdougblack

www.facebook.com/douglasartist

Venue information

Bravo Studios is home to artists across a range of disciplines, including painting, printing, textiles, paper cut, basketry, knitting and weaving. Several resident artists are taking part in feva 2026, alongside a small number of visiting artists.

The studios are fully accessible, including toilet facilities. Free parking is available and refreshments will be available to purchase.

Hexagon House is close to St James Retail Park, halfway down Grimbald Crag Close on the right-hand side, immediately after the driving test centre.

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