I am a mixed media textile designer, with a passion for drawing, embellishment and colour. I love to draw the beautiful things that I see in this world, and translate them into something unique and special. The work that I produce is mainly designed for the interior market, I love the idea of creating something that will become a focus in someone’s house - a printed wallpaper, patterned fabric panels, or an embroidered cushion. I am inspired by artists, brands and designers that have a strong sense of imagery in their work, including Zoffany, Karen Nicol and Nina Campbell. I want to create a similar essence of beauty in my designs through the use of drawing and pattern making.
My current collection focuses on the novel ‘Gone with the Wind’ by Margaret Mitchell, and the adventurous life of Scarlett O’Hara; I have designed an interior collection that captures elements of life on a plantation. I was inspired by Scarlett’s story, and her realisation that despite how badly her heart was broken, or how isolated and alone she felt; she could always find hope at Tara – her home. I have designed a collection to trigger an essence of this emotion, creating bespoke interior products to become family treasures and pass through generations; heirlooms that provide hope and emotional stability.
Throughout my work, I aim to push techniques to the limit, and keep developing my skills. I translate my research into designs through embellishment, print and fabric construction. I have developed a passion for stitch, with most of my designs containing elements of digital embroidery. I combine designs created using this technology with traditional hand embroidery and beading techniques. Within my collections I love to experiment, and generate new ways of using stitch, imagery and structure, to create contemporary fabrics and products.
Projects
Work history
Studio Assistant
- Royal Leamington Spa, United KingdomInternship
Hand Embroidering designs for the Nicola Jarvis Studio during my Easter and Summer breaks. Neatly and professionally executing a wide range of embroidery stitches to stitch out Nicola's design, according to her brief.
Studio Assistant
- Loughborough, United KingdomInternship
Working alongside Helen in her studio, I learnt about how to run a business and design for a specific market. I helped Helen to make and paint her designs, organise the studio, and help with her online presence and marketing.
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Skills
- Drawing
- Interiors
- Wallpaper Design
- Fabric Design
- Fabric Construction
- Colour
- Digital Embroidery
- Hand Embroidery
- Hand Embellishing
- Digital/ Print
Education
BA (Hons) Textile Design
Leicester, United Kingdom
Completing my degree in 3 years, I specialised in Mixed Media Textiles - exploring drawing and painting, mark and pattern making, digital and hand embroidery, fabric construction and manipulation, print and dyeing.
Awards
Runner Up - Midlands Regional Heat
Awarded for my design development, drawing, technique, experimentation and technical knowledge, alongside a strong use of colour and dyeing within my Final Major Project - Tomorrow is Another Day.Winner - Rawlins Academy A-Level Art and Design Subjects
Awarded for a design, created and made for Fine Art Textiles, AS Level. I won the award for my high technical skill level, and for the originality of my work.