About Me.
I am a professional textile artist, based in beautiful South Devon, where I live and create.
From an early age, I felt a strong compulsion to create and was constantly inspired by the world around me. Although I grew up in the industrial Midlands, I was always drawn to nature and would actively seek it out whenever I could, finding small pockets of beauty hidden within the urban landscape. Disused railway tracks thick with overgrowth, meandering brooks alive with wildlife, and quiet parks and woodlands all sparked my imagination — and it was always the textures that captivated me most.
I loved making collages from whatever I could find. Dried leaves, garden waste, or even a pile of discarded milk-bottle tops were potential pieces of art. I believe much of my resourcefulness and creative spark stems from those adventurous early years. Today, I continue that way of working by sourcing rescued and vintage materials and transforming them into richly textured, expressive textile artworks.
Growing up in a creative household had a strong influence on me as well as a relentless curiosity and an ongoing persistent desire to express and maintain an original style that reflects both my creative passion and my personality.
Over time, my work has evolved from brighter, more playful pieces towards a calmer, more considered exploration of colour, texture, and quiet narrative. It now sits somewhere between illustration and semi-abstract, often inspired by the natural world, vivid colour and a strong sense of place. Botanicals, birds and landscapes are particular favourites and currently take centre stage in my work, dominating the pieces in my latest collection.
Every single day my imagination is sparked by what is around me - beautiful nature, birdsong, wildlife, and so much more. I translate what I see, feel and hear, into my work. The emotions stirred by an atmospheric woodland, birdsong lingering in the background and seasonal fauna rustling beneath me, can be enough to conjure a vivid piece of artwork in my mind. I truly believe inspiration is everywhere, if you look for it.
I particularly love anything with a sense of history — an aged peeling door, an old lichen-covered boat, weathered driftwood — these are priceless encounters that spark my creative mind and stir stories of the past.
“ 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”
Textile creativity and its limitless possibilities are my main focus and deepest passion. I love the tactile nature of my work, the subtle textures and layers, and the pure satisfaction of bringing a fresh lease of life to discarded fabrics and found materials. I often forage for textile treasures on the moor and in the woods too - if I’m not beach combing!
In 2015, I was honoured to receive the Best Up & Coming Artist award from the Fine Art Guild, which helped grow my national profile and introduced my work to a wider audience. Since then, my art has been exhibited across the UK and is held in private collections both at home and abroad.
I now work from my studio in the charming village of Horrabridge in Yelverton, on Dartmoor National Park. It is also perfectly located next door to the welcoming Wildwood Arts Gallery.
My creative process begins with an initial sketch, a curated moodboard and/or a series of imaginative or photographic images that help shape the composition and colour palette.
Once I’ve gathered and assembled my choice of materials and a basic composition is in place, I begin using a technique called free motion embroidery and appliqué on a specially adapted sewing machine. Layer after layer of textures and shapes are carefully added, and this meticulous process can take several weeks, depending on the scale and complexity of the piece. I often complete with hand embellishment, including hand embroidery, for added depth and interest.
I love to capture a viewer’s interest and encourage their eye to travel around a piece, absorbing all the subtle layers and textures and intricate detail — so much so that they often discover something new each time they look again.
