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New textile 25 Aug 2013 | 01:39 pm
A new piece using vintage photos from those I've collected from flea and vintage markets and one to two bought online.. I'm using the printable poplin that you can put through an ink jet, so inven...
POPUP shop and gallery over - New Etsy listings 15 Jul 2013 | 03:11 am
I experimented with collage under magnifying, domed glass for the Popup shop and they proved to be quite a success, and fun to do. It was a steep learning curve for me as I'd not tried this bef...
Work in progress - large mixed media 30 x40cm 30 Jun 2013 | 11:08 am
Genius Loci - 40x30cm mixed media on canvas This is the largest canvas I've ever worked on, and was a real challenge for me. I am pleased with the result, but varnishing it was a little nerve w...
Bloodlines (Identity and Belonging) 12 Jun 2013 | 10:55 pm
Bloodlines (Identity and Belonging) Exhibition in Bath as part of the Bath Fringe Festival 2013. I exhibited along with 16 international artists at Bloodlines (identity and belonging) curated by Br...
Bandit babies and Rouge girrrls 21 May 2013 | 10:23 pm
New brooches in shrink plastic. These are hand drawn onto the plastic, I've been meaning to try this out for ages! Such fun!
more china blues 13 Mar 2013 | 01:33 am
I have to confess that I find this figure rather haunting, in a pleasant way....... I find myself wondering who she is, what she may be thinking. It's often the way with my painting, I sit at the ta...
Indigo 8 Mar 2013 | 04:34 pm
Indigo, a photo by peregrine blue on Flickr. A wonderful selection from my flickr friend.
China Blue 4 Mar 2013 | 01:32 am
I've always loved the delicate blues, that are used to decorate Delftware and the charming styles the figurative plates are often painted in. I've been inspired by the 'folk art' style and their deli...
Tribal 23 Feb 2013 | 04:40 pm
Tribal
In the company of men 19 Feb 2013 | 10:23 pm
This painting of began as a light touch on paper, a barely there whisper of the pencil. I always begin drawings with expressive ‘sweeping’ motions across the surface, keeping things light and tentati...
