ARTISTS from the Swindon area are being invited to sell their work via an internet-based art and craft gallery.

The site, called blueglassrabbit. com, launches on May 1.

Kate Beardmore, the Surrey-based owner of the site and an artist herself has travelled around the country to find the best jewellery, textiles, ceramics, photography and other crafts.

Although many of the artists on show will be established, there are also opportunities for new talent.

Kate said: "I wanted to give artists that don't know how to market themselves and their work a showcase. There are so many incredibly talented people out there who have spare rooms full of the most amazing work, but no way to get it into the public eye."

As well as the gallery, the site will also feature articles and short stories by artists and professional writers.

Anthologies of writing and small art books will be available for sale online.

If you are an artist who creates small- to medium-sized, shippable pieces and would like to learn more about blueglassrabbit.com, call 01483 851879 or email info@blueglassrabbit.com