My ‘Wild’ women are vibrant and playful expressions of nature, in female form. They explore our connection to Mother Earth, growth and wellbeing. It’s my mission to unite women in their love of nature and wildness of spirit through my art, celebrating freedom from conformity and empowering women to express their true selves.
Although I’m now based in Brighton, my work is influenced by my childhood adventures spent amongst the wild nature of the Lake District. I combine commissions with creating prints and products which are for sale through my online shop.
“My work is influenced by my childhood adventures spent amongst the wild nature of the Lake District”
I began my career, which has spanned over two decades, in the creative industries as a graphic designer working with clients such as Royal Mail, General Medical Council, Virgin, McKinsey and Vodafone. These experiences were the foundation for my process which I still use today, albeit in a way that serves my art and illustration practice.
Mushroom bounty, picked in the field behind my childhood home
My creative journey
Budding junior
London beckoned after my 3 years at Northumbria at Newcastle. I began working for The Partners where I was thrown in at the deep end, working on projects for the General Medical Council, Pirelli Fibre Optics, Natwest and UBS Bank.
Into bloom
Following the The Partners, I joined Rose Design, where I enjoyed working on arts and culture projects such as Matthew Bourne's Adventures in Motion Pictures identity, Royal Mail stamps for Astronomy and The British Museum, Virgin Experience packaging and book design for The Beatles: True Beginnings.
Pollination
A period of freelancing at The Workroom, Interbrand, Salter Baxter, Next Big Thing Creative and Curious. Clients included, TNS, ATP Tennis Tours, Vodafone Foundations, McKinsey and Partners, L'Oreal and Sappi.
Flourishing
Co-owned and managed Orangutan Studio, a digital design agency, designing branding systems and websites for clients including Ideal Standard International, Panasonic, Lego, Max Fordham, MuttMate and Minale + Minale
New shoots
I set up my solo business incorporating vibrant and playful illustration into branding for wellbeing, health and lifestyle businesses. My illustration and artworks then naturally became my focus, which is where I am today!