Drawing as illustration
Representational, lively, linear.
I work directly with pen and ink, and work similarly with Procreate.
Commission: Wedding Fabric
This "Bird and Wedding Ring" design is from a series of six designs digitally printed onto linen as a set of wedding gift cushions. Each cushion has a different motif presented over the same gingham inspired heart design background with 'tie-the-knot' border.
Drawing as design
Cut-paper projects, and activity resources, begin as free drawings and evolve as vector designs
Public Participation Event:
Hosted by MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) and funded by Crafts Council
Bespoke activity including design of templates and worksheets, for use making paper bugs from selected patterned papers and textiles.
Cut-paper decorations are available to purchase from my Etsy store:
Drawn by hand, and prepared with Cricut, using quality recycled cardstock, they make lovely graphic shadow projects when suspended.
Set of 6 cut-paper decorations, representing famous Vogue fashion models with angel wings: ethereal and striking. The shadows bring drawings to life, and animate a space.
Cut from cream cardstock, these can be embellished with watercolour, gouache, and pens.
Set of cut-paper hearts, in various styles and sizes, are available to purchase form my Etsy store. Cricut from quality recycled cardstock, these are sold in ivory colour, but can be painted. A lovely crafty gift.
Drawing as direct surface decoration
Pattern and Illustration is a feature of my enamel jewellery.
Handpainted kiln-fired enamel brooches, reimagine the classic blue and white of ceramic decoration, with local landscape scenes.