This is a watercolour sketch I did when I was in Lima, sitting underneath palm trees on the cliff tops between Barranco and Miraflores.
In Sight: traditional Peruvian knitted chullos (hats)
…I came across a beautiful collection of chullos, an Andian style hat with earflaps… They were incredibly fine that it was hard to believe they had been hand knitted. The complex geographic patterns used multiple colours and they were beautifully finished with a tiny scalloped edge.
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…
Sneak Peek: countdown to The Startup Showcase
The countdown has begun. Only 2 weeks to go until I’ll be setting up for The Startup Showcase. My studio is now a production line and I’m churning out samples that will be on display. If you’d like to…
In Sight: Madrid
I just spent a few days in Madrid and was inspired by the colours and patterns of these walls!
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…
In Sight: Barranco street view – 4
Capturing the colours on the streets of Barranco, Lima.