Digital artwork , handmade creations & Indian block printing
My Background
My Background
Art and creativity has always been part of my life. I've enjoyed everything from cake decorating and making handmade cards to painting simply for the pleasure of creating.
Overt time, my creativity evolved into digital illustration and design, and I began creating artwork on my iPad and turning my designs into cards, prints and other gift
Art and creativity has always been part of my life. I've enjoyed everything from cake decorating and making handmade cards to painting simply for the pleasure of creating.
Overt time, my creativity evolved into digital illustration and design, and I began creating artwork on my iPad and turning my designs into cards, prints and other giftable products.
More recently, I've discovered Indian block printing and fallen in love with the hands-on process of creating patterns with wooden blocks, ink and fabric. I'm enjoying exploring where these different ways of making can take me next.
How I Create
My Background
I love experimenting with different techniques, textures and materials.
Much of my artwork begins digitally on my iPad, where I can sketch, paint, experiment with colour and develop ideas. But I'm increasingly drawn to the physical process of making - working with paper, fabric, ink and traditional printing blocks.
For me, the joy is in exp
I love experimenting with different techniques, textures and materials.
Much of my artwork begins digitally on my iPad, where I can sketch, paint, experiment with colour and develop ideas. But I'm increasingly drawn to the physical process of making - working with paper, fabric, ink and traditional printing blocks.
For me, the joy is in exploring what happens when an idea moves from the digital world into something tangible.
From Screen to Hand
One of my newest creative adventures is Indian block printing.
There's something wonderfully satisfying about choosing a block, applying the ink and pressing it onto fabric - never quite knowing exactly how each print will turn out.
I'm currently experimenting with different blocks, colours and patterns and developing ideas for handmade pieces and creative workshops.
Inspiration
Nature is a constant source of inspiration for me. I love spending time in my garden and walking my dogs through the Kent countryside, noticing the colours, shapes and patterns around me.
I'm also inspired by the wooded valleys, gardens and rugged coastline of West Wales, where I love exploring and taking photographs.
Flowers, leaves, land
Nature is a constant source of inspiration for me. I love spending time in my garden and walking my dogs through the Kent countryside, noticing the colours, shapes and patterns around me.
I'm also inspired by the wooded valleys, gardens and rugged coastline of West Wales, where I love exploring and taking photographs.
Flowers, leaves, landscapes and natural forms often find their way into my artwork - whether I'm drawing them digitally or exploring them through pattern and print.