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I trained in Textile Design at Brighton Polytechnic and the Royal College of Art and have always enjoyed using mixed media as this allows the freedom to be creative, to explore and experiment with different mediums and materials .

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My mixed media and collage pictures, cards, gifts and decorations all reflect my enjoyment of being outdoors in nature which I find calming and restorative. I love a sunny day, a windy walk, home life, gardening, birds, flowers, plants and the beauty of the changing seasons.

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Using still life or my sketchbooks and photos as a starting point, I apply layers of acrylic, ink and spray paints to canvas, board or paper using a variety of brushes and spatulas. I draw using inks, pens and pencils, and then glue layers of cut or torn hand-decorated collage papers, often adding text, thread or recycled fabrics too. Each finished collage is UV varnished so it is lightfast and long lasting.

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I also make colourful merino wool felt fabrics using wet-felting, which I then cut and sew into small gifts and decorations embellished with embroidery, woollen tweeds, vintage silks and cottons, haberdashery and buttons.

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I live in Odiham where I have a lovely, peaceful studio at the top of my garden. I take part in Open Studios and local events and am planning some exciting new art classes and workshops for the New Year. Please see the News page for more details. 

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​Please get in touch if you would like any more information or if you are interested in a commission or a bird collage or a handmade gift for a special person or occasion.