We meet artist Louis Turpin at his studio, where he shares the critical milestones of his journey so far. Louis is currently working on an exhibition of monthly paintings that span a year at Great Dixter, which will open later in 2024.

Today, Maz has been the head chef at The Union in Rye for a little over a year. We asked Maz to explain her decision to become a chef and leave Brazil for England.

We first met Gilbert in the Kino in Rye for a chat and then heard more of his story at his book launch; when Martin from Sailor’s interviewed Gilbert at The Winery Rye.

We met Nina Cosford at her Hastings studio then headed out location drawing at the iconic Net Huts, the black timber storage sheds at Rock-a-Nore.

We revisited Ben Walgate three years after our first article to hear about The Winery Rye and Walgate wine.

We sat down with Georgina Woods from Rye Health Store and heard about travels, education and running a health store at the heart of a community.

We spent time at Euan Roberts’ Big Yin Gallery and on St Leonards’ Beach on one of the first days of summer sun.

In RyeZine No.1, we visited Chef Rosie in Rye. We spoke about her background and the development of the café/restaurant The Fig. Now, we are back to hear the next episode.

Flavour Fred in RyeZine No.11

Sarah Desmarais Fine art painter and printmaker in RyeZine No.11

Jim Sparrow from Orca Sculpture Studio & Film Emporium in RyeZine No.11

Sally Appleyard from Rock Body Soul in RyeZine Magazine. Nourish and Nurture Your Soul.

“A weird thing happened to my identity: I was The Bass Guy for many years. Then, almost overnight, I was suddenly The Kombucha Guy.”

Zak Tozer

We met graphic designer, illustrator and founder of the online shop Goodie Works, Lucy Watson, where St. Leonards On Sea meets Hastings Beach. www.goodieworks.co.uk

We met Ben Kelly at his studio down on the southeast coast.

Alma Haser is known for her complex and meticulously constructed portraiture, which are influenced by her creativity and her background in fine art. Alma creates striking work that catches the eye and captivates the mind.

We visited Benjamin Phillips in his Hastings studio, where we were surrounded by all his creations…

Ben Newman is an illustrator, designer, and artist in RyeZine.

We visited two Gusbourne team members, Laura and Jon, to hear about the paths they have taken to their current roles. Laura Rhys’ story takes us into the bottle and out of the glass. Jon Pollard’s story takes us out of the ground into the bottle.

We go cold water swimming with Raquel Palmer from Licence 2 Kale.