I have a preference for hand embroidery and love to add texture to my pieces with metallic threads, beads, sequins and buttons.
My admiration of the work of Klimt, Van Gogh and Monet had an influence when studying contemporary textiles leading to three dimensional interpretations of their work in Embroidery, silk painting and batik. Following this I invested time in producing blackwork and freeform embroidery pieces then trying felting and mixed media collages.
Recently I have returned to three dimensional work in the courses I have attended with Ray Slater making dolls, however my passion is for hand embroidery which hopefully will lead to a successful outcome to my City and Guilds.
Right: Jester
Description: made at a Ray Slater workshop, he has mother of pearl button joints, with a needle sculpted coloured face and bead eyes. A vision of sartorial elegance he is wearing a silk jacket and pantaloons.
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Tote bag
Description: green linen with floral lining; hand embroidered in a variety of stitches and threads in a floral theme; embellished with sequins, buttons and beads.
Blackwork
Description: stitched on cream Aida.
An interpretation of an Indian temple worked in black and gold with a wide range of blackwork filling stitches .
Buxom babe, Charlotte the Harlot and Wynn the witch.
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