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About the Artist

As a versatile mixed media artist, I believe art should tell a meaningful story to the beholder.

My narrative style of work is very much based on encapsulating my own  personal memories and memories and experiences, yet illustrated in a way that can  be interpreted individually by the viewer.

 I originally began my colourful journey as an artist drawing all over my Dad’s meeting agendas and business papers as a child! As long as I can remember I have practised art in some form, from stitching to photography; painting in a range of media from oils to gouache and acrylics; working in graphic design and illustration.

Mostly inspired by storytelling, my work also combines the magical scenery and ever-changing seasonal colours bestowed around my studio in Upper Dovedale, a most beautiful part of the Peak District in which I am lucky to both live and work. I also draw on inspiration from my Swedish roots, enhanced by my regular journeys back home.

I utilise an approach that creates rich, colourful textures developed from recycled paper-based materials, or stitched in fabric and fibre. Some of my favoured techniques include collage, mono-printing and crystalline water colour enhancing the work with a luminous quality. The result is a three dimensional, visual representation attempting to evoke thought.

Whilst being one of the resident artists at the Gallery in the Gardens at Buxton’s refurbished Pavilions, I am also a member of the prestigious Peak District Artisans exhibiting at the award-winning annual Great Dome Art Fair, part of the Buxton Festival Fringe.

I welcome commissions and also run regular workshops, demonstrations and talks both in my studio and at chosen locations.

Work currently on display includes the recent “Tioram Triptych” (below), a large narrative drawing on Scottish scenery and history; “Tulips” a commission based on those magic first rich red spring tulips in my garden; “Honeysuckle”, reflecting on my viewpoint looking out on the famous coral reef hills though the organic shapes of the old honeysuckle.

Professional memberships

Peak District Products www.peakdistrictartisans.co.uk

Design Factory, East Midlands www.designfactory.org.uk

Gallery in the Gardens, www.galleryinthegardens.co.uk

I have exhibited widely for over 16 years, including solo exhibitions in the UK and Sweden. Every year, my work is exhibited in a range of venues such as museums and art galleries, libraries, hospitals, art cafes, art festivals, showcase events and artist fairs.

My work, including commissions, can be found in homes, offices and public venues around the UK, Sweden and the USA.

You can find my details on other web sites, such as: -

www.artsderbyshire.org.uk

www.peakdistrictart.co.uk

www.peakdistrictcreations.co.uk

Find me on Social Media

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Workshops & Studio

As a practicing artist, I regularly give talks, demonstrations and interactive workshops.

My workshops - which take place in my purpose built studio - draw on Story-telling for inspiration, and range from Collage Techniques, to Mixed Media and Stitching in Fabric and Fibres. The sessions are tailor-made to suit  a range of levels and experience, from beginners to improvers and advanced learners, I also support many working professionals requiring creative continuous development. The formats of my workshops are flexible, from singular sessions for art or craft guilds, a series of themed workshops for community groups, through to longer contracts for e.g. Art in Health organisations.

My workshops run from 10am - 4pm and cost £75 per person. This includes lunch, refreshments and equipment.

I have also just introduced a shorter, half-day session option for selected workshops which runs between 10am-1pm.

MY 2012 WORKSHOP PROGRAMME: 

Saturday 19th May - Mixed Media Flowers

Create favourite floral images in an unconventional style using tissue, machine stitching, threads, paint, collage and glitter.

Suitable for: Beginners and improvers

Saturday 23rd June - Swedish Folk Art

Mixed Media collage creating relief surfaces building layers; patterns and colour inspired by old Kurbitz designs from Mid-Sweden

Suitable for: Beginners and improvers 

Saturday 11th August - Recycle your Artwork

What to do with those unfinished pieces stuffed under the bed? This half day session is about generating creative ideas for re-using and transforming 'old' work into new and exciting 'master-pieces'
Suitable for: Beginners and improvers

Saturday 1st September: 10am-4pm Poetry & Pattern: A textiles and sewing workshop

An introduction to stitching in recycled fabrics, fibres and fineries, using tapestry backing and incorporating words from a favourite poem, song lyric or why not your own writing.

Suitable for: Beginners and improvers

Saturday 29th September: 10am - 1pm - Scrapbook Joiners

Enjoy a three hour workshop making pages for a book or storyboard using momentoes, fabric scraps, old photographs, tickets and other recycled materials to create your own personal album.

Suitable for: Beginners and improvers

Saturday 3rd November: 10am - 4pm   Mixed Media Landscapes

A full day exploring the magic of crystalline water colour including mon-printing, stitching and a series of collage exercises, developing the theme of landscapes in a free and fun way.

Suitable for: Improvers

Saturday 1st December: 10am-1pm - Using Sketch Books How to make the sketch book your best friend and companion? Join a half day session to play, experiment, record and develop ideas on the theme of "Advent" for larger pieces. Suitable for: Beginners and improvers.

Download a copy of the programme by clicking here

A booking form is available here

Completed booking forms can either be emailed or posted to me. Contact details can be found <here> 

If you enjoyed your day, why not recommend a friend to one of my

workshops?

In return, for every booking made you will receive 10% discount on any of my work - including future workshops. Simply ask your friend to include your name on their booking form so I know who has made the referral.

Workshop ideas and gifts

I can also provide commissioned workshops for ‘ready-made’ groups, e,g, birthday/celebration treats. Perhaps you know someone who would enjoy attending one of my workshops so why not treat them with one of my vouchers?

All enquiries are welcome, please contact me for more information regarding prices, contents and availability.

Previous clients include Gateway Community Art, Borderland Voices (Art on Referral), Mum Artist Makers (MAM), Embroiderers' Guilds, Art Groups, Societies & Guilds, Weavers' & Spinners' Guilds and Women's Institutes.