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ABOUT ME
Painting on fabric is exciting and sometimes unpredictable requiring both a passion for the subject and enjoyment of the process.

I was introduced to painting on fabric 10 years ago after spotting a notice for a Batik course due to take place in Scotland. The five week course was an inspirational springboard into the arena of fabric design and  batik as an art form.

 
 

The challenge of developing hand painted designs on fabric and the scope of wax resist techniques offered by Batik have resulted in my current work. I develop each piece from life (if the subject is transportable to my studio), sketches and photographs. A  purpose built garden studio allows me the peace and tranquillity to create my designs.

The Batiks in the online gallery show a selection of my work. Each piece, worked on fine cotton fabric or silk, involves several applications of wax and dye and takes many hours of work.  The result  - a stunning vibrant wall decoration

 
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