Botanicals
Well what can I say? I love plants so much. I feel they speak to me, they are part of me. Being surrounded by plants and in touch with nature has always been essential to my wellbeing from as far back as I can remember.
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Art quality Giclée print on soft white cotton paper
Original drawing - oil pastel on paper
21 x 29cm
This was draw at an exotic plant drawing workshop in 2016. It was the week I was completing the Urban Artventuring London series and one evening I treated myself to draw plants instead of buildings. I can’t remember the name of this plant now though, wish I had noted it down. This and the Peachy Monstera drawing came so easily, I was so happy to be surrounded by such gorgeous examples of the natural world.
My happy place
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Art quality Giclée print on soft white cotton paper
Original drawing - oil pastel on paper
Inspired by the beautiful voluptuous leaves of the monstera plant. This was draw at an exotic plant drawing workshop in 2016. It was the week I was completing the Urban Artventuring London series and one evening I treated myself to draw plants instead of buildings. This and the Teal Leaves drawing came so easily, I was so happy to be surrounded by such gorgeous examples of the natural world.
My happy place
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This is the beginning of a series of work that has been inspired by the #BLM revival following the murder of George Floyd. The power of this movement has inspired me to look at my creative practice with a new lens, and to question how I operate as an artist.
Admittedly I have found what has been going on to be very overwhelming (my white fragility clearly showing), and so in mid June, I reached for my paints and paper to ground and centre myself in the best way I know how - painting botanical forms. I was using some photos I took from a visit to the Copenhagen botanical gardens and whilst painting this first piece it dawned on me that even this was not an innocent scene.
The history of botanical gardens is inextricably linked to European colonial rule across the globe. It became even clearer to me on that day in June how it is just another example of how the western world has taken what it found valuable, interesting or ‘exotic’ back to its homelands and used it to its advantage, often to the detriment of the countries they came from.
Exploring this complex connection of botanical collections, colonialism and the world of adventure artists will be part of my journey of doing the work to becoming an effective anti-racist and ally to the BIPOC communities around the world.
I know it will be messy and hard, I’ve already made some mistakes and inadvertently hurt people along the way. But I pledge that I will do my bit to work on myself as well as my local community and social platforms.
from £15.00
This is the beginning of a series of work that has been inspired by the #BLM revival following the murder of George Floyd. The power of this movement has inspired me to look at my creative practice with a new lens, and to question how I operate as an artist.
Admittedly I have found what has been going on to be very overwhelming (my white fragility clearly showing), and so in mid June, I reached for my paints and paper to ground and centre myself in the best way I know how - painting botanical forms. I was using some photos I took from a visit to the Edinburgh botanical gardens.
The history of botanical gardens is inextricably linked to European colonial rule across the globe. It became even clearer to me on that day in June how it is just another example of how the western world has taken what it found valuable, interesting or ‘exotic’ back to its homelands and used it to its advantage, often to the detriment of the countries they came from.
Exploring this complex connection of botanical collections, colonialism and the world of adventure artists will be part of my journey of doing the work to becoming an effective anti-racist and ally to the BIPOC communities around the world.
I know it will be messy and hard, I’ve already made some mistakes and inadvertently hurt people along the way. But I pledge that I will do my bit to work on myself as well as my local community and social platforms.
from £15.00
This is the beginning of a series of work that has been inspired by the #BLM revival following the murder of George Floyd. The power of this movement has inspired me to look at my creative practice with a new lens, and to question how I operate as an artist.
Admittedly I have found what has been going on to be very overwhelming (my white fragility clearly showing), and so in mid June 2020, I reached for my paints and paper to ground and centre myself in the best way I know how - painting botanical forms. I was using some photos I took from a visit to the Edinburgh Botanical gardens.
The history of botanical gardens is inextricably linked to European colonial rule across the globe. It became even clearer to me on that day in June how it is just another example of how the western world has taken what it found valuable, interesting or ‘exotic’ back to its homelands and used it to its advantage, often to the detriment of the countries they came from.
Exploring this complex connection of botanical collections, colonialism and the world of adventure artists will be part of my journey of doing the work to becoming an effective anti-racist and ally to the BIPOC communities around the world.
I know it will be messy and hard, I’ve already made some mistakes and inadvertently hurt people along the way. But I pledge that I will do my bit to work on myself as well as my local community and social platforms.
from £15.00
This is the beginning of a series of work that has been inspired by the #BLM revival following the murder of George Floyd. The power of this movement has inspired me to look at my creative practice with a new lens, and to question how I operate as an artist.
Admittedly I have found what has been going on to be very overwhelming (my white fragility clearly showing), and so in mid June, I reached for my paints and paper to ground and centre myself in the best way I know how - painting botanical forms. I was using some photos I took from a visit to the Edinburgh Botanical gardens.
The history of botanical gardens is inextricably linked to European colonial rule across the globe. It became even clearer to me on that day in June how it is just another example of how the western world has taken what it found valuable, interesting or ‘exotic’ back to its homelands and used it to its advantage, often to the detriment of the countries they came from.
Exploring this complex connection of botanical collections, colonialism and the world of adventure artists will be part of my journey of doing the work to becoming an effective anti-racist and ally to the BIPOC communities around the world.
I know it will be messy and hard, I’ve already made some mistakes and inadvertently hurt people along the way. But I pledge that I will do my bit to work on myself as well as my local community and social platforms.
from £28.00
Original:
75 x 95cm, framed edition of 3 (3/3), two colour woodcut print on Guarro cotton paper
Digital Prints:
Available in A4/ A3/A2
These are professional quality unframed digital giclee prints on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm
This print was hand carved and printed in Oaxaca city, Mexico in 2018. It is part of a series of prints I did whilst on residency at Convivio, an arts and events spaces in the centre of town.
When in Oaxaca I spend a lot of time out in the countryside and drawing in situ in remote landscapes as well as the city. In early March it rarely rains but when it does it is torrential and powerful and it feels so exciting to be out dancing under the leaves.
from £28.00
Original:
75 x 95cm, limited edition of 2 (2/2), two colour woodcut print on Guarro cotton paper
Digital Prints:
Also available in A4/ A3/A2.
These are professional quality unframed digital giclée prints on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm
This print was hand carved and printed in Oaxaca city, Mexico in 2018. It is part of a series of prints I did whilst on residency at Convivio, an arts and events spaces in the centre of town.
When in Oaxaca I spend a lot of time out in the countryside and drawing in situ in remote landscapes as well as the city. In early March it rarely rains but when it does it is torrential and powerful and it feels so exciting to be out dancing under the leaves.
from £28.00
Original:
75 x 95cm, limited edition of 2 (2/2), two colour woodcut print on Guarro cotton paper
Digital Prints:
Also available in A4/ A3/A2
These are professional quality unframed digital giclée prints on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm
This woodcut was hand carved and printed in Oaxaca city, Mexico in 2018. It is part of a series of prints I did whilst on residency at Convivio, an arts and events spaces in the centre of town.
When in Oaxaca I spend a lot of time out in the countryside and drawing in situ in remote landscapes. Painting and drawing in wild places is one of my biggest joys and is where I find most of my inspiration. This is a nopal cactus, one of the plants i love most here in Oaxaca. So sculptural and fun, they create the most beautiful sillouettes on the skyline.
from £28.00
Original:
75 x 95cm, framed edition of 3 (3/3), two colour woodcut print on Guarro cotton paper
Digital Prints:
Available in A4/ A3/A2
These are professional quality unframed digital giclee prints on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm
This woodcut was hand carved and printed in Oaxaca city, Mexico in 2018. It is part of a series of prints I did whilst on residency at Convivio, an arts and events spaces in the centre of town.
When in Oaxaca I spend a lot of time out in the countryside and drawing in situ in remote landscapes. Painting and drawing in wild places is one of my biggest joys and is where I find most of my inspiration. This is a nopal cactus, one of the plants i love most here in Oaxaca. So sculptural and fun, they create the most beautiful sillouettes on the skyline.
from £28.00
Original:
75 x 95cm, limited edition of 2 (2/2), two colour woodcut print on Guarro cotton paper
Digital Prints:
Also available in A4/ A3/A2.
These are professional quality unframed digital giclée prints on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm
This print was hand carved and printed in Oaxaca city, Mexico in 2018. It is part of a series of prints I did whilst on residency at Convivio, an arts and events spaces in the centre of town.
When in Oaxaca I spend a lot of time out in the countryside and drawing in situ in remote landscapes. This print is of the Mixteca region of Oaxaca state, a stunning agave studded landscape lying languidly beneath the burning midday sun. There is something jewel-like about these majestic plants and they are of endless fascination to me.
from £28.00
Original:
75 x 95cm, limited edition of 2 (2/2), two colour woodcut print on Guarro cotton paper
Digital Prints:
Also available in A4/ A3/A2.
These are professional quality unframed digital giclée prints on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm
This print was hand carved and printed in Oaxaca city, Mexico in 2018. It is part of a series of prints I did whilst on residency at Convivio, an arts and events spaces in the centre of town.
When in Oaxaca I spend a lot of time out in the countryside and drawing in situ in remote landscapes. This was a lovely plant I saw in the garden of a Mezcalero in Santa Maria Sola, Close to Sola de Vega.
When carving it my landlady said she loved that I was carving a heart, but I told her it was a plant. She then laughed and said that actually it was called a heart plant sometimes too - no wonder really!
from £28.00
Original:
75 x 95cm, framed edition of 3 (3/3), two colour woodcut print on Guarro cotton paper
Digital Prints:
Available in A4/ A3/A2
These are professional quality unframed digital giclee prints on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm
This print was hand carved and printed in Oaxaca city, Mexico in 2018. It is part of a series of prints I did whilst on residency at Convivio, an arts and events spaces in the centre of town.
When in Oaxaca I spend a lot of time out in the countryside and drawing in situ in remote landscapes. This print is of the Mixteca region of Oaxaca state, a stunning agave studded landscape lying languidly beneath the burning midday sun. There is something jewel-like about these majestic plants and they are of endless fascination to me.
from £28.00
Original:
75 x 95cm, framed edition of 3 (3/3), two colour woodcut print on Guarro cotton paper
Digital Prints:
Available in A4/ A3/A2
These are professional quality unframed digital giclee prints on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm
This print was hand carved and printed in Oaxaca city, Mexico in 2018. It is part of a series of prints I did whilst on residency at Convivio, an arts and events spaces in the centre of town.
When in Oaxaca I spend a lot of time out in the countryside and drawing in situ in remote landscapes. This was a lovely plant I saw in the garden of a Mezcalero in Santa Maria Sola, Close to Sola de Vega.
When carving it my landlady said she loved that I was carving a heart, but I told her it was a plant. She then laughed and said that actually it was called a heart plant sometimes too - no wonder really!
£380.00
Nopalito
2018
56 x 66cm
Edition of 3 (4/6)
Framed 3 colour woodcut print on Guarro cotton paper
This print was hand carved and printed in Oaxaca city, Mexico in 2018. It is part of a series of prints I did whilst on residency at Convivio, an arts and events spaces in the centre of town.
When in Oaxaca I spend a lot of time out in the countryside and drawing in situ in remote landscapes. This print is of one of my favourite plants - the Nopal cactus. It is so beautiful in form and I love it as a food. It is in fact a super food, you can eat the deliciout fruit called Tuna (Prickly pear) and you can eat the leaves - delicious in a taco!
The cochineal insect famously used to create pigment also feeds off it.
Anytime I see this plant i feel so joyful, they are playful and fun in their strange sculptural forms!
£4,500.00
Sacred Drift
2017
240 x 120 cm
Woodcut print on cotton with stretcher
This print was hand carved and printed in Oaxaca city, Mexico in 2017. It is part of a series of prints I did whilst on residency at Convivio, an arts and events spaces in the centre of town.
Over 7 weeks I explored Oaxaca state as well as the city. What is fascinating about this area is the varied geography and therefore wide range of climates within easy reach. This is a self portrait of the time i spent there, exploring my spirituality through interacting with the rich and vibrant culture and welcoming communities of this beautiful part of Mexico.
Everything here feels heightened, positive as well as negative energies rise quickly her. It is a very powerful place, and often feels like i am viewing the world through saturated colours, accentuated light and dark - contrast. Nothing is subtle or pallid here.
This piece took a month to carve and by the end of it I had lost the feeling in my fingers on my right hand. Carving is such a beautiful process, a real meditation as well as a direct dialogue with the wood. You have a plan, a composition in your mind, and then the wood has another idea. The knots and grain dictate and force you to reconsider and shift your perspective.
£80.00
The ladies pond on hampstead heath is a sacred little spot for me. It has seen me in many moods, has healed many wounds.
I once heard a couple of ladies in the changing room talking after a winter dip, saying how much more pressure on the mental heath services of the NHS there would be in the borough if the ponds didn't exist. And I completely agree.
When I am in a bit of a slump or feel like I am heading in a downward spiral, I prescribe myself a swim a day in the ponds to sort myself out. It works everytime.
Try it!
(ps. This was drawn before the refurbishment was done in case you wonder why the building looks different!)
Title: Kenwood Ladies Pond, Hampstead Heath, London
Year: 2015
Original medium: Japanese fountain pen
Print: Two colour risograph Print (teal and fluro pink)
Size: 29x29cm
Price: £80 including UK P&P (dm for international postage)
Available in two colour ways - black and pink or teal and pink
£80.00
The ladies pond on hampstead heath is a sacred little spot for me. It has seen me in many moods, has healed many wounds.
I once heard a couple of ladies in the changing room talking after a winter dip, saying how much more pressure on the mental heath services of the NHS there would be in the borough if the ponds didn't exist. And I completely agree.
When I am in a bit of a slump or feel like I am heading in a downward spiral, I prescribe myself a swim a day in the ponds to sort myself out. It works everytime.
Try it!
(ps. This was drawn before the refurbishment was done in case you wonder why the building looks different!)
Title: Kenwood Ladies Pond, Hampstead Heath, London
Year: 2015
Original medium: Japanese fountain pen
Print: Two colour risograph Print (teal and fluro pink)
Size: 29x29cm
Price: £80 including UK P&P (dm for international postage)
Available in two colour ways - black and pink or teal and pink
£120.00
Wood cut print - Limited edition of 10
This print is part of a collection of three agave plants, (Espadín, Tobala and Tepextate) and was inspired by the breadth of flavours that each different agave variety can create when making Mezcal.
Made in 2017 when I was on an artist residency with the First Food Residency in Oaxaca.
Limited edition of 10
Unframed
48x36cm
£120.00
Wood cut print - Limited edition of 10
This print is part of a collection of three agave plants, (Espadín, Tobala and Tepextate) and was inspired by the breadth of flavours that each different agave variety can create when making Mezcal.
Made in 2017 when I was on an artist residency with the First Food Residency in Oaxaca.
Limited edition of 10
48x36cm
Unframed
£120.00
Wood cut print - Limited edition of 10
This print is part of a collection of three agave plants, (Espadín, Tobala and Tepextate) and was inspired by the breadth of flavours that each different agave variety can create when making Mezcal.
Made in 2017 when I was on an artist residency with the First Food Residency in Oaxaca.
Limited edition of 10
48x36cm
Unframed
£500.00
Oil bar on canvas 2017
My houseplants are my companions and muses. There is so much fun and playfulness in this piece, it brings me so much joy every time I walk past it.
Authentication certificate available
Size - 91x120cm
Stretched Canvas
£500.00
An etching done of a still life composition of my household plants. I didn’t notice the negative space until the prints were done, but low and behold I spotted her. La femme des feuilles. There she was, with her back to the viewer, walking amongst her fellow plant spirits.
Authentication certicate available
£120.00
Woodcut on paper
2017
I made this woodcut after a month in Oaxaca, having had time to get inspired and drawn to all the beautiful plant forms. Agaves were by far the most intriguing of all.
Their architectural shape, and often size is so majestic and magical and I love that you can build with the bres, make textiles, eat them and drink them as mezcal!
Authentication certicate available
42cm 29cm
Material: Woodcut
£60.00
One colour woodcut on paper
2017
Nopal cacti are one of my favourite plants. They make delicious veggie taco llings, they are great for your health, they are the home to the cochineal bug that makes beautiful pigment, and most of all they are comical and joyous in their form.
Authentication certificate available
45cm x 32cm
Art quality Giclée print on soft white cotton paper
Unframed signed open edition art prints:
A5 £15
A4 £25
A3 £35
Note: UK postage included. Contact me direct for international postage
Original painting - £6000 (stretched wall hanging, with blue linen fabric frame
180cm x 250cm
An excruciatingly terrible freelance design contract sends me into a downward spiral of despair. This job is soul destroying, completely against my values, zero creativity and in a grim characterless office full of unfriendly people. I walk the streets of soho crying every lunchtime until I happen across soho square and then everything changes. A row of banana plants in the central flowerbed seem to be waving cheerfully and beckoning me over. Their voluptuous curved forms are so utterly full of life and love and cheekiness and fill me with so much joy and gratitude.
I am restored!