One of my favourite sketchbooks is based on tribal body decoration. This is a painting I did of a Nuba tribesman from Sudan. I love the geometric patterns and soft pastel colours with the dark contrast and hint of ember.
Sneak Peek: Yoga, Design & Life in Spain
Last year I left Bristol and moved to Pamplona, Spain. The experience has reminded me that nothing happens overnight. Building a new life, learning Spanish and finding work…it all requires patience. This is what I’ve been doing to keep myself busy and feed my creativity…
Sneak Peek: Glancing Back & Moving Forwards
This time last year I was in Peru. I went for a month on a mission to turn my knitted homeware collection into reality! My ambitions were high and the trip got off to a rocky start when my yarn was stollen…
Loving Now: Tessellating Shapes
In Sight: Interiors
I’m having a sketching day and thought I’d sketch a few interiors that I love. My cushions would look great in these rooms!
In Sight: Art Deco Jewellery
I could spend hours sketching in the Victoria and Albert Museum, so I’m making the most of it whilst I’m in London for a few weeks for some freelance work. Today I was looking for all things Art Deco and ended…
Research: Campaign for Wool Interiors Collection 2014
Since I am interested in transitioning from fashion to interiors, during Wool Week I went to the Campaign for Wool Interiors Collection in London, to see how textile designers are currently working with wool for home products. I was particularly inspired by Caron Penney’s woven tapestry, Naomi Paul’s crochet lighting, Ptolemy Mann’s Ikat sofa and Kit Kemp’s digitally embroidered upholstery fabric.