C J Vinten Goldsmiths Photography and AdvertisingI currently work for a jewelers taking photos of stock for their website and editing them on Photoshop. I also create advertisements for local newspapers. To see more of my jewellery photography portfolio visit: www.louiseswainphotography.tumblr.co
Darwin's Garden - Entomological Art DisplaysDarwin's Garden is an entomology display business created by my partner and I. We sell a variety of unique insect frames that range from scientific to artistic. We also create framed artwork/collages with real insects too!
Kiku Shibori - hand dyed creationsKiku Shibori is hand dyed textile business created by my partner and I. Our creations are made using natural plant based dyes and fibers with the ancient Japanese technique of Shibori. Our pieces are designed and hand dyed in small batches, making them truly unique. Our name, Kiku, is Japanese for Chrysanthemum which is the Imperial flower of Japan, a country whose art and culture inspires our work. Website - www.kikushibori.com Instagram - @kiku_shibori
'Fallen Leaves' Book ArtInspired by the beauty of autumn I created this piece. This piece was for sale at the 'ArtBookArt' fair in November 2015. I used vintage maps to resemble the warm autumn colours and tree bark with real leaves for the front covers. I burnt the title into the covers with a hot letter press.
Printed Greeting CardsHand torn printed collages machine stitched onto greeting cards. I use a variety of different materials such as book pages, sheet music, handmade paper, vintage maps, real flowers and leaves, which are often combined with illustration
Original Collage Greeting CardsOriginal collages machine stitched onto greeting cards. I use a variety of different materials such as book pages, sheet music, handmade paper, vintage maps, real flowers and leaves, which are often combined with illustration. Many of these are commissioned pieces.