We’ve teamed up with our good buddies From The Wilde to bring you a blinding beast of a giveaway. You can win an exclusive and beautiful A3 print from Sophie Backhouse as featured above. The original canvas is worth over £200!

About Sophie

Based in Merseyside, Sophie is one of a rare breed of female graffiti artists. She’s a practicing graphic designer, typographer and illustrator. Not restricted by size or medium she works on canvas, paper a computer and brick walls. She’s influenced directly by nature, calligraphy and many art nouveau artists such as Mucha.

To Enter

1. Go over to the From The Wilde Facebook Page and just leave a comment saying why you think the print should be yours!

OR

2. If you’re not on facebook, just leave a comment below.

Closing Date

You have until 31st January 2011 to enter. So get on it and good luck!

More Info

Visit Sophie Backhouse’s blog or follow Sophie Backhouse on twitter.

You can also see more of Sophie Backhouse’s work and other fantastic artists at From The Wilde

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Here is something epic by someone following their passion and adding real value to all those involved.

From The Wilde attests to be an eclectic collection of some of Britain’s most exciting and contemporary designer makers, artists and illustrators. Whether you’re after Textiles, Homewares, Ceramics, Jewellery, Fashion, Paintings, Prints, Stationery or Greeting Cards it has something awesome for you.

The site boasts over 20 independent artists, and you can purchase any individual item knowing that it’s 100% handmade with carefully sourced materials. Smashing!

Here are some of our favourite picks from the site.

Pavo Cristatus by Sally Boyle

The Wol Egg Cosie by Chain of Daisies

Emaki by Fay Martin

Garden - Hares by Beansquare Extraordinaire

We here at Always Thinkin’ always totally admire the work ethic of people who bring a community together, particularly when it’s to promote such brilliant work. So, we caught up with Helen Wilde the founder of From The Wilde, to ask her a few words about the brand.

Where did the idea come from to create From The Wilde?
I wanted to create a gallery of beautiful things that reflected my two main passions in life, the coast and the country. These collections are for people with a love of the country and the coast, for all of us who aren’t lucky enough to live there but are lucky enough to own a piece “From the Wilde”…

What do you look for when you choose the artists on the site?
I choose those most passionate about their work and what they make, the emphasis is placed on British designers and the quality of their products.

What’s in the pipeline for the brand? I'm awaiting work from several artists this week and will update the gallery on a weekly basis, we're always looking for new exciting talent! Plus, I'm currently negotiating contracts with two very exciting British artists, all I can say at this point is... watch this space!