Tales in Texture was started in 2020 to keep my mind off the of the COVID-19 pandemic. I started hand-sewing a king-size quilt and it took two years. I had no idea what I was doing, yet it served its purpose and kept my

mind and fingers busy.

 

During all those hours a seed was sewn. Apologies for the pun! I have always loved textiles and colour. I set myself no boundaries exploring layering of paint, printing, mark-making, textiles, and free-motion embroidery.

 

I am like a child in a sweet shop, trying everything and then choosing what feels

right and exploring those techniques. Each piece is a delightful adventure of discovery.

 

I take my inspiration from nature with its array of colours and textures, a feast for our

eyes, whether it’s winter or summer. Art, whether it is drama, music or pictures must

have an emotional response and I try and do that with my work. Using colour, shapes,

and depth by layering paint, printing, textiles, and sewing, I hope to trigger

emotions in the viewer. 

 

I love my little studio tucked away in the Sussex countryside. Its my haven where

I go and create pieces that I love to share with others.