Creative process

My background in fashion design, textiles and homeware have collectively influenced my creative practise. The way I design is constantly evolving.

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influences & Inspiration

I study old archives & catalogues for old chintz techniques that have largely died out. I try to emulate them, in my own style, using very modern tools.

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Copyright Laura Ashley

Laura Ashley & William Morris are hugely influential on my work, both entrepreneurially and aesthetically. I visit old houses and antique fairs, filling my creative tank.

sketching & painting

I mostly paint and design digitally, using my iPad. Moving into digital art has completely transformed the way in which I work.

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All my products are designed and drawn from beginning to end by me.

Shells, flowers, ribbons and plants motifs frequently appear in my designs, in the tradition of chintz. Pulling a stylised nature into the home.

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to the factory

I care deeply about the manufacturers who craft my products beautifully & understand my vision. Every element, from print colour to embroidery thread is painstakingly hand picked.

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