NORTHERN SOUL./
ARTIST + ILLUSTRATOR BOBBI RAE DESCRIBES HERSELF AS 'A STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE FORM OF A FART CLOUD.' - HOW COULD WE POSSIBLY IGNORE THAT?!/
BASED IN LEEDS, BOBBI RAE HAS BEEN BUSY GAINING A REPUTATION FOR HER QUIRKY, CHEEKY + COLOURFUL ILLUSTRATIONS + PRINTS./ OFTEN UNCENSORED + FREQUENTLY FEATURING STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS, WE LOVE BOTH THE AESTHETIC + THE SPIRIT OF HER WORK./
SHE'S ALSO HEAVILY INVOLVED IN THE LOCAL CREATIVE COMMUNITY, SO WHO BETTER TO ASK FOR TOP TIPS IN LEEDS?/
WE ASKED BOBBI RAE TO SHARE A FEW PLACES IN THE CITY THAT GET HER CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING.
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FRED ALDOUS
"It's like Toys R Us for creatives. Whenever I am in town, I pay a visit - even if I don't need anything, I know I'll find something that I want. Plus, you gotta have a go in their analogue photobooth!"
@fredaldous
LIGHTSPACE
"A sneaky little hidden gem just off the main road. It's a hub for creative people that is already a really great space, but the future sees some exciting plans for renovation + a brand new business plan, that yours truly is getting involved with."
@lightspaceleeds
FLAVOUR LIKE FANCY
"Another little diamond, tucked just off the main strip in Meanwood. Tasha (the owner) has miraculously managed to turn a tired old printer shop into a real beauty of a gifting superstore. She sells prezzies, cards + homewares that are all handmade by Tasha's favourite artists from all around the North. She's got a great eye + you gotta see it!"
@flavourlikefancy
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