My reflective journal

So I have begun a new chapter in my life, new friends and experiences are to follow ...
I am going to begin a reflective journal, my fears and feelings on a day to day  basis I shall record.

Teacher Training....

I have finished my degree , did well , had a few exhibitions over the summer. One in York and one in london.

I am still designing, finishing commissions for the new build in Bolton...
Bolton One, I am however training to be a teacher, which is really different from being a textile artist. It is what I want to do, to pass on my knowledge and my experiences and hope fully make a diference to at least onepoor soul!

Staycation

Finances art tight so stay in Britain this summer for your vacation, in a personalized yurt.

I have mashed up cultural identity and religious iconic imagery.
I have looked at street art and hopefully created cultural harmony.

New Designs

At the moment this blog is all about artists and designers who inspire me and make life a much better place to be in. Here however are a few snippets of what I am up to till midnight every night!

                Basquiat not, Rachel Yes...

http://tordboontje.com/



Today whilst researching for my independent practice,  I discovered Tord Boonjte. His work is about the delicate marriage with design and emotion, reflecting on nature. I have been greatly inspired today and feel like a breath of fresh air to propel me further down the road of discovery has been granted. I hope you take a look at his website and enjoy his work as much as I did.

Tents and Fantasy Dens.

http://pinterest.com/
I am currently designing fabrics based on a multi cultural theme. I am fascinated with colour and pattern. I want to embrace the cultures that surround us daily and hopefully through my current practice bring a little bit of harmony in a very troubled world.

The fabrics are going to become , hopefully a marvelous creation,a tent or a fantasy den, to hide away from troubled waters. I have a browse at pinterest a fantastic website.

How beautiful is this tent?

Design Sponge

Wallpapers by Secondhand Rosewww.designspongeonline.com

British Craft Trade Fair

Corinne Phillips

Oh Golly Gosh

A couple of Designer makers I saw today in Harrogate, the standard of designs was exceptionally high.

City to City.

The trend site WGSN has an amazing resource on major cities around the globe, if you want to check it out follow the link and go to City to City. I have been browsing around London town and discovered a fabulous hotel, maybe when I am rich and famous I can afford to stay in it.

Hotels.

Indian Miniatures

                                                 
I have been reseaching the beliefs are cultures from across the globe. I have discovered the art of Indian Miniatures, I hope you like my example...

Tilleke Schwarz

                                          Gorgeous embroidery with poignant meaning. 
                

Eastern Promise

inspiration in pink