CUSTOMS HOUSE, KING’S LYNN, NORFOLK. Hand rendered waterproof pen & watercolour wash, A4 sketchbook paper, 2018. A spontaneous en plein air illustration intended for editorial use in magazines such as ‘Norfolk’, ‘Coast’ or ‘Landscape’ to accompany text. Alternatively a motif for a Norfolk ‘toile’ interior fabric.
TALL SHIPS. Hand rendered graphite pencil and designers gouache on cartridge paper, 32 x 32 cm half drop repeat, 2019. For a range of fabrics including chiffon, silk, fine cotton and could also work on thicker drill type fabrics. Possibly a centrepiece for a silk scarf/wrap but could also be a washbag set or beach hut furnishings/cushions. Alternatively, endpapers or cover for a notebook or diary.
BOATS AT THORNHAM, NORFOLK. Hand rendered waterproof pen & watercolour wash, A4 sketchbook paper, 2018. A fresh, spontaneous en plein air illustration intended for editorial use in magazines such as ‘Norfolk’, ‘Coast’ or ‘Landscape’ to accompany text. Alternatively a motif for a Norfolk ‘toile’ interior fabric.
COMPACT SEASHELLS. Hand rendered graphite pencil and designers gouache on tinted cartridge paper, 20 x 20 cm half drop repeat, 2019. For chiffon, silk or fine cotton fabrics. Alternatively, endpapers for a book or giftwrap.
SCATTERED SHELLS. Hand rendered graphite pencil and designers gouache on tinted cartridge paper, 32 x 32 cm half drop repeat, 2019. For chiffon, silk or fine cotton fabrics. Possibly a centrepiece for a silk scarf/wrap or could be endpapers for a book or giftwrap.
MARINER'S BOOKSHELVES. Hand rendered graphite pencil, designers gouache and gilding on cartridge paper, 32 x 64 cm half drop repeat, 2018. For heavyweight interior fabric or wallpaper. Alternatively, stationery items such as book covers, endpapers or giftwrap.
DECO TRAVEL. Hand rendered graphite pencil and designers gouache on cartridge, 32 x 32 cm half drop repeat, 2018/19. Inspired by the Art Deco movement and modes of transport. For chiffon, silk or fine cotton such as Tana Lawn fabric. Reached the final 12 of over 5,000 entries in the #LibertyOpenCall 2019 for the best untapped textile design talent in the UK.
GILDED DAISY. Hand rendered graphite pencil, gouache and gold leaf on ultra smooth, hot pressed 140 lb watercolour paper, 12 x 12 cm, 2018. Inspired by William Morris and the Arts & Crafts Movement. For a greetings card, framed art print or bookplate.
WILD POPPIES & HAREBELLS. Hand rendered gouache and watercolour on A4 sketchbook paper, 2020. Life studies for further development.
GILDED FUCHSIA - IN PROGRESS. Graphite pencil, watercolour and gold leaf on ultra smooth, hot pressed 140 lb watercolour paper, 15 x 12 cm, 2020. Depth yet to be added to petals and leaves.
BUNCH OF VIOLETS. Gouache on cartridge paper, 8 x 10 cm, 2020. Detail from a larger, Victorian Ephemera themed design, printed as a velvet cushion.
RETRO DAHLIA. Hand rendered acrylic on canvas. 20 x 20 cm, 2021. Inspired by vintage garden photographs. Selected for display in the BLOOM exhibition at Cockington Court, Devon, Summer 2021. Also used as a placement print on various products such as greetings cards and pocket mirrors available for sale at the exhibition.
GARDEN POTS. Hand rendered waterproof pen and watercolour wash on A4 sketchbook paper, 2022. Illustration for inclusion in a possible book of the garden.
COTTAGE DOORWAY, NORFOLK. Hand rendered waterproof pen and watercolour wash on A4 sketchbook paper, 2022. Ideal for an editorial illustration in local publications or glossy regional magazines.
WIMBOTSHAM VILLAGE, NORFOLK. Hand rendered waterproof pen and watercolour wash on A4 sketchbook paper, 2022. Further example of an image suitable as an editorial illustration in glossy regional publications or local publications and guidebooks.
VINTAGE PEPPERMINT TEA. One of a set of 4. Hand rendered graphite pencil and gouache on cartridge paper, 20 x 20 cm, 2019. Placement print for kitchen accessories, potholders, coasters, placemats or fine art prints.
NATURE PRINTING. Printing ink, ink roller/brayer, leaves, on various surfaces including handmade papers, 2021. Prints derived from actual leaf specimens for further development.
GELLI PRINTED COMPOSITIONS & HANDMADE SKETCHBOOKS. Acrylic paint, gelli plate and ink roller/brayer on various surfaces including Japanese handmade paper, 2020. Won the Pink Pig Sketchbooks, https://www.the-pink-pig.co.uk/ sketchbook cover competition, 2020, for a composition of printed leaves.
