Portfolio
The album pages below show a selection of my recent work, both finished pieces and sketchbooks.
Major Works showcases large and complex pieces combining several techniques; each one is unique.
"Hamadryad: Oak" (Textile, 2008) -
18" x 52" -
Hand-dyed, painted and screen-printed fabrics, including sheer overlay; machine appliquéd and quilted
3 Photos
"Elemental" (Textile, 2008) -
44" x 44" -
Hand-dyed, stenciled and foiled fabrics; machine appliquéd, quilted and embellished
9 Photos
"We Must Not Look at Goblin Men" (Textile, 2009) -
69" x 24" -
Hand-dyed and painted wholecloth background; machine appliqué; trapunto; machine and hand embellishment
11 Photos
Smaller Works are original artworks on a smaller scale that are often inspired by, or follow on from, major works; they may share elements of design or approach.
The Sketchbooks album contains images from my sketchbooks, some directly related to finished pieces, and others that simply explore ideas and themes developmentally.
"Standing Stones sketchbook" (Mixed media, 2005) -
8" x 6" -
Small sketchbook created during a workshop with Sandra Meech
8 Photos
"Dryads sketchbook" (Mixed media, 2008) - 9" x 12" - Sketchbook containing developmental work and research for the Hamadryads series
15 Photos
"Elemental sketchbook" (Mixed media, 2008) - 9" x 12" - Sketchbook containing developmental work and research for "Elemental"
18 Photos