Birds Lampshade

I’m a textile designer working from my studio in the garden of our Mid-Devon home. I design sur- face patterns which I screen print by hand onto natural fabrics, making these into furnishings, fashion accessories and household textiles.

 

I’ve always been inspired by the shapes and colours found in nature, taking the details found in natural forms into my work. Living in the West Country give me access to such varied landscapes and coastlines where I can spend hours picking up shells, stones, driftwood, and flowers. These objects are often just a catalyst for my designs and the finished work has minimal resemblance to the original piece.

 

 My work is quite eclectic, and I wouldn’t say I had one style, some of my designs are very linear with highly detailed fine lines and other designs are made using stencils, creating bold shapes and multiple layers. I draw the repeating design by hand first to decide on the layout and repeat style, only using the computer to set out multiple repeats to fill my print screen. I mix all the colours I use by hand and as I print my fabrics in short runs the colours will vary slightly between lengths.

 

I have been teaching Fabric printing for many years and run classes in Plymouth and Exeter. I sell my work through exhibitions, craft fairs and through my website. I also work with private clients creating site specific art pieces from wall hangings to blinds and curtains.

 

Hand Printed Textile Lampshade

 

40x30cm