Monday, 21 March 2011

Fromental Placement

Just this weekend I have returned home from a short but brilliant placement in London with top wallpaper design company Fromental. Fromental wallpapers are entirely hand-made, with the pattern redesigned to perfectly fit the clients room. The composition, colours and techniques are tailored to meet individual requirements. Fromental use a combination of painting and hand-embroidery, skills honed by Chinese artists over hundreds of years. The wallpapers are available in a range of colourways on silk and opulent, lacquer-effect backgrounds. Their beautiful and luxurious wallpapers adorn some of the most prestigious commercial and residential properties across the globe.

There are three distinct collections, ranging from traditional through to entirely contemporary. These are -
The Chinoiserie Collection
20th Century Collection
Roomskin

Chinoiserie Collection - incorporates a number of designs in a range of styles from soft, delicate 18th Century tones, through to bold, monochromatic and super modern 'pop' colourways.

20th Century Collection - comprises eligant floral and conversational pieces, sophisticated supergraphics and chic designs for children's rooms.

Roomskins - employs the same painstaking techniques to create a variety of subtly repeating motifs and interesting textures, refined and luxurious backdrops to any room.
 It has been a privilege to work and spend time with Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes, the directors of Fromental who have previously worked in fashion and interiors and have nearly twenty years experience in designing, producing and restoring hand-made wallpaper. My time at Frometal has been both hugely informative and inspiring. Thanks to everyone there, especillay to Lizzie for inviting me and giving me the amazing opportunity.
 
For more images and information about Fromental take a look at their website - www.fromental.co.uk

Monday, 28 February 2011

Website launched!

My very own website has been launched, take a look by clicking on the link below.



Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Work For Sale!

Right now I have work for sale in 'this is redcar & cleveland', the shop which is also the tourist information center on Redcar High Street. I also have work displayed and for sale at Saltburn Artists Projects from now until the 3rd of April.
Check out the updated Saltburn Artists Projects website here - http://www.saltburnartistsprojects.org.uk/

Lately I have been working on more cushions and bits and pieces to sell. I have also started drawing again with the intention of developing my final major project from last year to create some brand new wallpaper designs. As well as this I have been working on my own website which I hope will be up and running very soon so watch this space!

Tuesday, 15 February 2011

Sunday, 30 January 2011

Interiors New Design Britain Award Runner Up!

I am runner up in the surfaces category in the New Design Britain awards 2011! My prize is a years free membership with ACID, the Anti Copying in Design organisation (http://www.acid.eu.com/), which of course I am very pleased about. I had a brilliant five days at the show, I met some amazing people and have got lots of contacts. I have also gained a work placement with a top company in London and am now looking forward to going down for a week sometime within the next few months.
I had never visited Interiors at the NEC Birmingham before, it is a very large but impressive show and I would love to return again in the future. Here are a few more pics  -
More of the New Design Britain stand.

Friday, 21 January 2011

Interiors 2011, Birmingham!

Tomorrow I am off down to Birmingham NEC where for four days I will be exhibiting my Gold Mosaic wallpaper length. I will exhibiting on the New Design Britain Awards stand alongside fifteen other new design finalists. Click on the link below to find out more about the show and the New Design Britain Award.

I will update my blog with how I get so watch this space!

Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Wallpaper Print Workshop

Yesterday I had my second visit to Saint Benedict's Primary School where I did another print workshop. This time each class produced a 3m length of wallpaper in a repeat pattern based on the theme of Islands, which is the next topic Year 2 will be studying. I really enjoyed my day at school and again the kids did a great job. They should be very pleased with their work. The wallpaper lengths look great and will be on display in the school for all to see. Take a look at how we got on!
 Thank you to Saint Benedict's Primary School for allowing me the opportunity to come along and work with you, its been great fun.