Shape, Line, Design

This free-flow pattern making is inspired by abstract artists such as Kandinsky.

This work is a development of my sketch, scribble, doodle series and sees it develop into more free form work with added movement. 

This work helps take me to a more mindful state and become free from the digital.

Neurological Pattern

Inspired by a meeting at Ortus that saw artists and psychologists unite. 

Thinking about the brain as a functioning body part required for good mental health. 

This piece is also a development of a line of inquiry into how information is given. 

Latest Sketch book development

My Sketch, Skribble, Doodle series is continuous. These are the latest patterns I have been working on. 

Sketch, Scribble, Doodle

Hand drawn pattern on grids. 

Working in a digital environment,
I enjoy coming back to pen & paper as a means to escape my screen.

Any spare moments that I have: commuting on a train, resting after a long day, I love to spend sketching in a free flow way. I find myself getting into a rhythm with the strokes & bringing movement to the page. 

Although I think of pattern representing repetition and order, this work helps me to clear my mind & switch off reaching a mindful state, which I find a useful tool in combatting anxiety.

For me, design is about constraint & setting restrictions - Less is more! With this mark making, I like to impose certain rules for myself whilst also allowing for spontaneity.

I tried many similar yet different repeats for this pattern & continue to enjoy testing new versions. 

Another development was using transparency to facilitate a layering effect which I continue to explore. 

Sketch, Scribble, Doodle development 

I was commisioned to produce Sketch, Scribble, Doodle in large scale & was torn about how precise & balanced each square should be & if the loose marks were too messy. I drew a more considered version, something was lost in the precision but a new pattern & process were born through the experimentation that I really liked. 

I decided to  to digitalise this pattern & introduce bright colour developing it into a more playful print. This seemed appropriate as it reflected the way in which a negative experience (anxiety) can be used to your advantage and bring about positive outcomes. A testament to art in healing!

I am currently creating a collection of 'Merry & Bright' Christmas giftcards, wrap & tags using this bright design. 

A further current development is taking the detail from this pattern & creating a limited edition large scale artwork. 

Line Design

Hand drawn pattern 

This pattern is born from an interest in creating movement and depth on a flat page through lines / shading. 

I have recently been working on developing this as a repeat pattern to bleed over the entire page and have experimenting with silk screen printing the design. 

I have also experimented with producing the pattern in watercolour.

Three Sides Repeat

A traditional hand drawn patter.

Having developed this design into a textile print, it is currently being displayed as part of the exhibition 'Reclaiming Asylum' at the Bethlem Gallery - in partnership with The Welcome Collection. (see images right) 

Vector Trace Print

Geometric digital designs.

This series is a development of my Vector Trace artworks.I take the learnings from geometric forms in nature & apply them to digital pattern making. 

The design is intended for commercial use in stationary & gifting. 

I have developed this collection juxtaposing the contemporary, digital  design with a more traditional process - screenprinting. For this I have used Thermofax screens. These have also been developed into a series of greetings cards 

Vector Shape Print

Geometric Shape design - sister of the Vector Trace print.

Connectivity 

I designed this print after a trip to Helsinki. I was inspired by the Finish way of life where form follows function & everyday life is beautifully designed. I had in mind the idea of creating prints for useful items in my everyday life. This particular design is eventually to be on textile so that it may be used as a yoga blanket.

The concept for the print is connecting ... connecting with people, connecting the mind & body & feeling connected to the present moment. 

Although I had in mind pastel colour pallets for a calming feel, I also decided that the design would lend itself to neon experimentation - bringing about a very different emotion & feeling.

I have used  this print on a series of screenprinted greetingscards & notebooks. 

Triangle Patterns

WIP sketch up's. 

Exploring the possibility of mixing digital & hand drawn elements together. 

I have developed this pattern into a series of screen printed artworks

Brutalist Pattern

Hand drawn pattern layered transparencies.

This pattern was developed from observations of brutalist architecture in London. 

​Digitally developed to add colour. 

Punctuation Pattern

Paper & light piece 

Creating pattern by layering translucent, light weight papers at varying angles in front of a light source. 

This experimental work embraces my favourite elements:

• play 
• chance
• movement 
• light
• layers

Storytelling Pattern Print

Glass vinyl, Poster and textile screen print for soft furnishings.

This pattern was produced as part of a concept for redesigning a mental health unit in an NHS hospital. It would be used as a window decal on the door of therapy rooms to provide privacy and allow service users to have a point of focus during difficult conversations.

The pattern is based upon shapes used in glyph. Recovery is about finding your voice, speaking out, communicating with friends and loved ones and features in most therapy. Therefore, the theme of storytelling seemed appropriate. 

When words become difficult, reimagining typography as form can help to relieve the pressure of language. 

​This pattern was exhibited at The Southbank Centre as part of the 'Changing Minds' festival 6th - 7th Feb 2016.

Architectural Notebooks

Digital design for print

The inspiration behind these designs was an art deco style building interior and a modernist style geometric facade of a structure. ​