Inspirational!

On a recent market research trip to London I visited the Pavilion of Art & Design which is held in Berkeley Square. The show brings together some of the finest names in art and design from around the world. It was well worth a visit.

Here are some pics of creative design which I particularly liked but unfortunately could not afford to buy.

Tiled coffee table.



Funky wall.

Interesting examples of cut work. I love this cut lampshade.

Very large painted wall panels.

Swirled fabric bench, very clever!

I was very excited to to see this painting by Bridget Riley who is one of my favourite artists. I love this.

To find out more about Pavilion of Art & Design London click on the link below.

http://www.padlondon.net/





My Latest Collection

Concept Board

Decorative tile and mosaic patterns have influenced my work for the past year. More recently I have been mixing this with floral’s. In the summer I photographed the colourful blooming flowers in the garden (below) and they become a huge source of inspiration for my very latest interior collection of wall decorations and cushions.

 My collection is based on a warm colour palette of deep reds, yellows and oranges and features lots of cut work, a favourite technique of mine. This collection will be on show in “Off the Shelf”, an exhibition at Saltburn Gallery which starts in November. For more news on the exhibition and my latest work keep checking my blog.

Sketchbook Update

I am attached to my little sketchbook, it will be difficult parting with it and sending it away in January. It has become my source of inspiration for the current collection of products which I am working on. It's now used as my ideas book in which I can experiment with patterns and techniques. Once completed and sent away on The Sketchbook Project Tour, I plan to buy a new book so that I can continue producing a little book of ideas.

Exciting Times

On August 1^st I was handed the keys to my very own studio. The studio is just one of 10 adjoined to Saltburn Gallery. I am really enjoying having my own space and also being part of Saltburn Artists’ Projects. For more information about Saltburn Artists’ Project take a look at the website below.

www.saltburnartistsprojects.org.uk

Since getting the keys to my studio I have been very busy. I spent the first couple of weeks painting it and moving my things in.

I then went away to Ireland for two weeks on my work placement. Since returning I have bought my furniture and moved in fully and have just completed my first few weeks working in my own space and I love it.

Along with entering competitions and applying for other interesting opportunities, I am currently working on my first collection of products, including cushions and wall panels, which I am aiming to exhibit in "Off the Shelf", a selling exhibition at Saltburn Gallery starting in November. I hope to also do a few print workshops in a local primary sometime before the end of the year.

Sketchbook update

Whenever I get the chance I have been busy filling the pages of my little sketchbook for The Sketchbook Project Tour. Here are some pics of how its developing.

I love creating patterns using the cut-out technique and folding the paper.