Textile Design

I am a printed textiles designer who has just graduated from the University College for the Creative Arts with a 2.1 honours degree.

My work is inspired by nature and natural sources, which I use for both colour and pattern. I like producing very textural based pieces using a mixture of techniques, some of which I manipulate to give my desired affects. I paint with procion and discharge pastes as well as printing, to achieve these textured looks. I have experimented with foiling and puff and metallic binders to add to the textured finish. I have developed designs using rusting, a new technique, involving rusting fabric with metal plates. My work is very interior focused, producing pieces that can be used as one-off wall or window hangings or made into cushions.