Artwork for Becs Ford
Embroidered Taxidermy- Swallowtail Butterfly
A spoon full of honey! Commission Piece
Embroidered Taxidermy - Tortoiseshell Butterfly - commission piece
Details
How would you describe the work you do and why?:
I create modern, realistic 3 dimensional embroidery, by hand and using the sewing machine 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.
Patterns
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 second time exhibiting my work through h.Art Week
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Currently find me on Instagram and Facebook under textile.artist.in.the.shire.
