Saturday 24 September 2016

Transformation

Transformation is a contemporary art and textiles exhibition held at The Cornerstone Church, Milton Keynes from 24th September until 30th October 2016. 

My textiles piece 'Butterfly Release' is on display during the exhibition and is a quadriptych showing four butterfly designs that signify the changing seasons through the variety of colours, patterns and textures of fabric. The piece incorporates machine embroidery, reverse applique, foiling and beadwork techniques.



Here are some examples of other work at the exhibition - a beautiful display of colour and texture through a wide variety of techniques - well worth a visit!



 







Friday 9 September 2016

Spinal Injuries Association - Drop The Attitude Campaign

The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) launched their drop kerb campaign to celebrate the Paralympics and Natasha Baker as one of their bloggers! 


 
My design was based on an original photograph by Jo Hansford and uses the thick and thin line technique to bring out the image ready to be transposed onto a kerb in chalk. A group of art students then used the design as a guide and this is their finished version - haven't they done a brilliant job!


Visit www.spinal.co.uk and @spinalinjuries on Twitter for more information.
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Let's get Whizzy!

 

My latest commission piece, a painting of Whizzy the cat, has now been delivered to her new owner and has pride of place in the lounge amongst a collection of animal paintings by other local artists. 

Whizzy the cat has a beautiful dark brown coat, with occasional flashes of beige, so the blue fleece and the rainbow crochet rug in the background really help to bring this piece to life.