Marketing
agency in
Sherborne.

Websites. Branding. Marketing.

From our studio on South Street, we bring branding, websites, SEO, advertising and content together for businesses across Dorset and Somerset. One project or ongoing support.

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Work for Sherborne Castle Country Fair.

A refreshed brand, a new website, social content and an illustrated visitor map: connected work for a local event.

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Based in Sherborne. Working across Dorset and Somerset.

Some of the businesses
we work with.

  1. SILVER & BEAD

    Ethical jewellery and lifestyle brand that directly sources African gemstones and homeware

  2. ROSE OF JERICHO

    Specialist supplier of traditional materials for the conservation and restoration of historic buildings

  3. THE COUNTRY CRIB

    Specialist retailer of beautifully curated homeware and lifestyle pieces inspired by country living and timeless interiors

  4. Hayden Hill London

    Luxury brand creating sustainable garment storage solutions

  5. GLOBAL CONNECT

    Fintech company providing international payment and foreign exchange solutions

  6. The Compton Candle Company

    Handcrafted, sustainable soy wax candles and fragrances made in Dorset

  7. Shirley's Cider

    Refined Dorset craft cider, hand-pressed in small batches

  8. Printasleeve

    Specialist provider of custom printing, cutting and cable identification solutions

  9. Sherborne Castle Country Fair

    Long-standing Dorset event celebrating traditional rural skills, rare breeds and local craft

Start with
what you need.

Project work

A website.
A brand.
A fresh chapter.

Websites and online shops: content, navigation and page design. Webflow or Shopify builds, plus improvements to existing WordPress sites.

Explore website design

Logo, colour, typography, packaging and print. Files and guidelines in the agreed formats for web, print and everyday use.

Explore branding and identity

Photography and video for websites, shops, campaigns and social content. Shot list, formats and edits planned for our Sherborne studio or your business.

Explore photography and video
Discuss a project

Landing pages from £900

Ongoing support

A plan.
Good content.
Keep moving.

Social content planned, created and reviewed with you. Channels and ongoing support agreed around your business.

Compare monthly marketing packages

Google Ads and Meta Ads: campaign planning, copy, design and review. Budget and management fee agreed separately; test and adjust using available data.

Explore digital advertising
Discuss ongoing support

Social media from £500/month

Guide prices include VAT. Your brief sets the quote. Hosting, domains, apps, advertising spend and outside production are separate.

Selected
Work.

05 Featured projects

Websites, brand identities and print projects made by the studio.

Work directly
with the studio.

Direct studio contact

Conversation preview
  1. Silver laptop on gray surface displaying Printasleeve website with colorful chart and navigation menu.

    Hey!

    We need to update our homepage.

    Can we discuss the content?

  2. Ashley, social media & content creator at The Artist Studio

    Send us the details and we’ll talk it through.

    Delivered
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Guide
prices.

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  • Chris, founder & creative director at The Artist Studio
    ChrisFounder & Creative Director
  • Alice, graphic designer & illustrator at The Artist Studio
    AliceGraphic Designer & Illustrator
  • Ashley, social media & content creator at The Artist Studio
    AshleySocial Media & Content Creator
  • Grace, graphic designer & packaging designer at The Artist Studio
    GraceGraphic Designer & Packaging Designer
  • Antoine, videographer & photographer at The Artist Studio
    AntoineVideographer & Photographer
  • Joe, web developer & seo at The Artist Studio
    JoeWeb Developer & SEO

Client testimonial

"Chris and the team at The Artist Studio are fantastic to work with. They're more than just skilled professionals, they're passionate people who deeply care about bringing your vision to life.

"What truly sets them apart is their communication - clear, prompt, and always aligned with your goals. They invest time to understand your needs, ensuring the final product perfectly reflects your goals and vision."

Stephen Comer

The Country Crib

A Sherborne team for design and marketing.

Our team brings together design, illustration, social media, photography, video, web development and SEO. Meet the people behind the work.

More about us

Good work.
Better together.

Work directly with the people making it.
Keep plans, files and feedback together.

  1. 01

    See the plan.

    See what’s drafted, scheduled and published for your social channels.

  2. 02

    Keep the work together.

    Find brand files and keep messages beside the relevant post, asset or report.

  3. 03

    Understand the progress.

    Read approved reports with studio commentary on what changed and what comes next.

Inside One System

One System.

Your client workspace
with the studio.

Illustrative preview.
Not a live account or client results.

Website project

Ready to review
Homepage concept.

The draft and notes are together, ready for your team's review.

Next step Collect the feedback.

Asset library

Brand guide — the reference for using your identity consistently.

Messages with the studio

The studio

The homepage concept is ready. You'll find the draft and notes in your files.

Your team

Could we shorten the introduction and give monthly support more space?

Report overview

1,540visits

Four weeks
Website visits: week 1, 280; week 2, 420; week 3, 360; week 4, 480.

See the figures alongside the studio's commentary and next steps.

What our clients say about us.

Man wearing glasses and a sweatshirt pouring melted wax into metal candle containers on a wooden table.

"Chris and his team are super easy to work with and put me at ease from the start. Not pushy at all. We have a few projects lined up with them and can't wait to see how the business will expand with their help."

Steve Crook

The Compton Candle Co.

"We had the pleasure of working with Chris from The Artist Studio for digital marketing and social media and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

"From the first meeting, Chris demonstrated a deep understanding of strategies and a passion for marketing.

"What sets The Artist Studio apart is his creativity and attention to detail"

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Leon Gullis

Dorset Property

"Chris has been a tremendous help with our social media providing us with plenty of ideas, new content and most importantly rapid response support.

"A huge thank you from The Pear Tree!"

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James Taylor

The Pear Tree

Check your
website for free.

A phone preview, Google’s speed and search checks, automated accessibility checks and practical fixes.

Prefills the audit. Google runs only after you press “Check my website” there. Privacy policy

Score and top three fixes: no sign-up. Full fix list: free with email.

What the audit checks

Common questions.

01What type of clients do you usually work with?

We work with independent businesses, new ventures and established brands across Dorset, Somerset and the UK. Projects range from brand identity and website design to content, SEO and advertising.

02How long does a typical project take?

Most website and branding projects take around four to eight weeks. The scope, content and approvals affect the schedule; we agree timing before work begins.

03Do you offer ongoing support after a project ends?

Yes. We can provide ongoing SEO, content, advertising and website support. We agree the services, scope and fee around what your business needs.

04How do I get started or request a proposal?

Send us a brief overview of your business and what you need through the contact form or by email. Include any useful links, timing or budget, and we’ll arrange a conversation before preparing a proposal.

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