Our People
Barney Coles
Director
The founder of Artistry, Barney has over 13 years of experience in our region’s property market. His commitment to exceptional personal service, attention to detail and success in selling some of the finest homes in the area, has made him first choice with many loyal clients. Barney oversees the sales process of clients’ homes, recommending asking prices, handling negotiations and advising on any complex matters if they arise, as well as dealing with certain viewings and providing market updates. He is a member of Propertymark and has a keen interest in listed and period properties as well as individual contemporary design.
Louise Guarnieri
Senior Viewings Guide
Having previously run her own business, Louise joined Artistry in early 2022 to become our primary Viewings Guide. Moving from Bedfordshire, Louise has recently renovated her current home, a lovely Northamptonshire town house. She enjoys meeting buyers, understanding their needs and introducing them to Artistry homes and their locations. Her knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for property are of great value to buyers and clients alike. Louise typically visits each home before viewings to meet the owners.
Ella Kirkup
Graduate Associate
A graduate from Oxford Brookes University with a BSc (Hons) in Real Estate, Ella is involved in many aspects of selling our clients’ properties. Her love of unique homes, knowledge gained in her studies and her ability to build strong relationships, are of great benefit to our business. Ella’s current focus is on proactively arranging home viewings and appraisals, following up with potential buyers and progressing agreed sales, keeping our clients abreast of viewer feedback and developments. Working from our Bedford office, Ella often visits clients to ensure she is best placed to sell their properties and the lifestyles they offer.
Tim Coles
Property Writer
A graduate from Aston Business School, Tim has an interest in architecture old and new, a background in design and a passion for our area, all of which shine through in property descriptions that resonate with prospective buyers. His unique writing captures the essence of the home and the lifestyle it offers. Tim also writes editorial for the property press to obtain the widest possible exposure for Artistry homes.
Ava Dawson
Property Marketing Associate
Having previously worked for an interiors business in Devon and with a background in graphic design, Ava joins Artistry to assist in preparing the marketing details for clients’ properties. She visits each home before collating writing and photographs to produce a beautiful and informative property brochure, and can assist in final staging pre-photography, too. Ava also works on the promotion of our unique and exclusive homes via social media channels.
Dean Frost
Photographer
A graduate from the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design and our preferred photographer, Dean produces beautifully composed and carefully lit photos to best sell Artistry homes. Whilst Dean advises on final room staging, it is worth referring to our website page ‘Preparing your home for sale’ before his visit. Dean’s photography is second to none.
Ed Jones
Videographer
Ed produces stunning videos of homes and locations for Artistry. He is an exceptional videographer, creative director and editor, and a valued member of the team. Apart from Ed’s exclusive work for Artistry in the property industry, his company, Ed Jones Creative, represents other top brands and successful performers nationwide.
Why us?
Artistry is an estate agent as unique as the homes we sell. Unrivalled property writing, photography, videography and marketing, coupled with the most efficient, highly individual service, ensures the best result.






