HAIRYFAIRYLAND

I live and work in the beautiful Elham Valley in Kent. 

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In the 1980’s, I spent 4 idyllic years studying Illustration and graphic design at Medway College of Design, Rochester. I went on to have a successful career as a graphic designer. 

 

More recently, I co-founded and now share the running of a business selling Native Wildflower Seed for bees and butterflies with my partner Edward.  

Friendly Seed Company Ltd

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Escaping the commercial world of graphic design has allowed me to re-visit the art that was my passion in my art college days.

 

This reconnection began recently, creating Linocuts, progressing to more experimental media, silk painting and wool-felting before returning to the familiar media of charcoal, oils and soft pastels. Who knows what is next? 

 

Adding a garden studio to our home has allowed my creativity to blossom without their house smelling of Turpentine and sheep wool.  

 

I am predominantly inspired by nature in my art, my love of the local countryside can be seen throughout my artwork.

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UPDATE

A piece of my work, Curious Alma, was chosen to be exhibited in the

Royal Academy of Art Summer Exhibition 2025.

I am delighted and thank all those who encouraged me to apply,

especially Teresa who commissioned the piece.

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