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Various Narcissus (Daffodils) and Muscari (Grape Hyacinth). Heucaera (Tiramasu) painted with peacock butterflies (Aglais io). Lilium (lily) Bulb A work in progress depicting Passiflora (Passion Flower)

Over the years, I’ve built an extensive reference library composed of primary photographs I’ve taken and secondary images and research material I’ve collected. This particular artwork was inspired by a selection of these photographs. I had spotted a bush full of sloe berries, their branches heavy with fat, oval-shaped berries. The rich indigo-blue of the frosted berries, contrasted with the […]

This idea was inspired by the summer flowering perennial plants in my garden and period reference photographs taken at The Knoll. Like all of my designs, it draws a connection to the Arts and Crafts movement. The process began by painting individual elements, such as plants and insects, in watercolor on various colored background papers. After completing the paintings, I […]

This piece was a wallpaper and textile design that was inspired by the historical design principles from the Arts and Crafts Movement and attempts to combine them with contemporary design and embroidery techniques. The work is inspired primarily by the designs of William Morris, whose use of color, repeat patterns, and botanical motifs became foundational to the movement. Morris’s focus […]

The Koi Fish designs were inspired by mythology and legend within Chinese culture. One legend in particular was the legend of the Dragon Gate. The tale tells of how for a hundred years, koi fish battled the current in the river and tried to jump up and over the waterfall. Many became tired and let the current wash them away, […]

This idea was inspired by firstly collections inspired by designer Luly Yang, in particular her elegant, wonderful Koi and Ocean dresses, both made with beautiful materials and amazing textile skills. Recently I had also had lunch with a friend at a local garden centre where there was an incredible Aquatic centre. Inside, there was an abundance of bright, colourful sea […]

This cushion was designed as a complementary piece to my Blackberry and Helenium wallpaper, drawing inspiration from the intricate oak carving above the fireplace in the drawing room at The Knoll in the Botanical Gardens in Oadby. My goal was to recreate the detailed craftsmanship of the Arts and Crafts period by giving the cushion a three-dimensional, textured appearance. For […]

For this project, I repurposed a recycled Karen Millen dress that I purchased from a charity shop. Everything used in this piece was either recycled or upcycled, from the Gutterman respun threads to scraps of material, ribbon, lace, leather, beads, and embroidery threads. Many of these materials came from scrap boxes and a well-known website where unused items were available, […]

This cushion was created as a complementary piece to match my Anemone wallpaper and curtain drop designs, drawing inspiration from the intricate and delicate period features I observed at The Knoll in the Botanical Gardens of Oadby. My goal was to recreate the 3D effect of the ornate plasterwork I had seen and translate that depth and texture into a […]