Artwork for Becs Ford
Embroidered alium on linen
Abstract stumpwork butterfly on driftwood
Moonlit Hare textile collage and machine embroidery
Miniature embroidered toadstool
Stumpwork embroidery tortoiseshell butterfly on driftwood
Appliqué and machine embroidered pheasant
Make a Wish - embroidered dandelion on organza
Miniature stumpwork embroidery Bumble Bee
Details
How would you describe the work you do and why?:
I create modern, realistic embroidery and textile collage, inspired by the love of the countryside and nature local to my home.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
The ability to create a beautiful, everlasting piece of nature which you can have in your home, which I have enjoyed designing and creating.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Embroidery and Textile Artist
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
Designing and creating own artworks.
Future workshops and kits.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
Evening classes in a variety of textile based crafts and mixed media but no formal education background in textiles or embroidery.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
This will be my first exhibition .
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Currently find me on Instagram and Facebook under textile.artist.in.the.shire
