Jackie Gale is a freelance textile artist and illustrator, living and working in the beautiful South Hams in Devon. Originally from the Midlands, Jackie has held a lifelong passion for textile creativity and is probably best known for her vibrant illustrative work and uplifting semi-abstract landscape art.

From an early age, she was constantly inspired by the world around her and felt compelled to create. Dried leaves, garden waste or even a pile of discarded milk bottle tops were potential pieces of art. She firmly believes much of her resourcefulness and creativity stems from those early years. Jackie now turns rescued fabrics and vintage materials into unique pieces of art, each one telling it’s own story.

Along with the influence of growing up in a creative household, Jackie is a self taught artist, having turned professional in 2012. She was awarded Best Up And Coming Artist by the Fine Art Guild in 2015 and has grown a strong following since that time. Her work continues to evolve as she constantly challenges herself to push boundaries and experiment with new materials and techniques. Each day her imagination is sparked by her surroundings, the intricacies and textures of nature, the ageing process and so much more. She translates what she sees and feels into her work.

“I encounter so much in my daily life that fills my senses and leaves me energised. I have a hundred artworks in my head, yet to be created”