Brendan is a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. His work frequently features strong black and white techniques reminiscent of early woodcut illustrations Photograph: Brendan Kelley
'I am 73 years old now and I won’t give up doing my art. I’ll keep on working because I love it and the more I do the more gets done! I’d like more people to see my work and I hope they get something from it' Photograph: Claude Rimmer
'My work is inspired by the natural world, and by those artists who represent it through its wonder and grandeur, and by allowing the mind to cross the boundary between the physical universe and the imaginary one' Photograph: Mark Noble
Kevin says that the most important thing for him is to be part of a group of artists: 'We get more done together, more than we could if we were on our own. We support each other too' Photograph: Kevin Hogan
'I sold my first painting in July 2009 … it gave me a great feeling to know that somebody liked my work enough to buy it and hang it on their wall. It gave me confidence too' Photograph: Tina Kelly
Kerry has exhibited widely in recent years and is currently studying for an MA at the University of the West of England, Bristol: 'My work focuses on the body. I find the human figure unpredictable, constantly changing and challenging' Photograph: Kerry Day
Laura studied in London and has exhibited in many shows over the past seven years. In 2004 she won the Skinners’ Company Philip Connard Travel Award for Painting Photograph: Laura Broughton
Claire’s work deals with landscape and environments, and her intention is to create the energy and atmosphere of the places that inspire her Photograph: Claire Wiltsher
Billy specialises in photography, with landscape and nature his main subjects. He recently completed a National Diploma in art and design at Henley College Photograph: Billy Fowler
Tom paints and draws, he does not speak or write about his art – he just does it Photograph: Tom Hodson
