Blog
Explore our blog for a selection of useful guides, articles of interest and our member’s profiles.
Jan Chmielewsky
Jan Chmielewsky is an artist from Poland say “I’ve been painting since forever, and still haven’t figured out what is my favourite subject! I draw inspiration from everything - human body, nature and light, water and darkness, sailing yachts and motorbikes….. and so the story continues.”
Emilia Chubb
Emilia Chubb (1997). Drawing inspiration from urban landscapes and the stories embedded within them, Chubb's artworks pulsate with the rhythm of city life inviting viewers to explore the depths of human connection and the essence of place.
Giorgia Lee Joseph
Giorgia Lee Joseph is a Production Designer working internationally across commercials, music videos, and narrative projects. She was awarded the 2023 Young Arrows Award for Best Production Design.
Megan St Clair
Megan St Clair is a London-based lifestyle illustrator. St Clair covered fashion weeks across Europe with live illustration for publications and brands. Megan’s previous clients include: Cartier, Estée Lauder, JW Anderson, Dolce & Gabbana and John Lewis.
Sienna Hayes | Sewn by Sienna
Sewn by Sienna started in 2019, quitting Sienna’s full-time job and taking the dive into the freelance world, and she hasn’t looked back since! Sienna goal in life is to create and share the most eye-catching and jaw dropping gender neutral performance costumes.
Samantha Snow | SJ Snow Jewellery
Samantha is the Designer and maker behind S J Snow Jewellery and creates jewellery that transcends time. With a fashion design background, working for a luxury multi-product womenswear brand, Samantha wanted to create timeless adornments to compliment and enhance.
Mia Vilcins
Mia Vilcins is an award winning designer-maker creating contemporary curiosities and wearable jewellery using a variety of materials and techniques, including metalsmithing, lapidary, embroidery, and assemblage.
Christina Cushing
Christina Cushing (b. 1995) is a Thai-British artist based in London. Using eye-tracking, video game engines, and computer-generated imagery, she explores the intersections of perception, image, language, and time to unravel contemporary ways of seeing.
Setting Goals and Targets for the New Year for Freelancers
A new year represents a fresh start and a chance to grow. As a freelancer, having clear goals and a solid plan can set you up for success. Let's talk about how to make the most of 2024!
Repurposing Retail: From Pharmacy to Gallery
The Hotel Elephant team are always pleased to see our members featured in the press and were delighted to spot Supriya Lele and Donald Ryan in the weekend edition of the Financial Times HTSI magazine. Released on the 9th of September, the article explores Fashion Designer Supriya Lele’s partnership with gallerist Donald Ryan who has recently launched Qrystal Partners, a project space and gallery in the former Pharmacy located on our site in Borough, SE1.