About ClaireI have always enjoyed painting and drawing and this led me to study for a B.Ed. in Art and Education at Goldsmith’s, specialising in silkscreen printing. Once working, lack of time and spare money to set up a print studio necessitated a change of direction and I became interested in textiles. Over a number of years I developed techniques and ideas through various classes and workshops, including studying for a level 2 City and Guilds certificate in Silk Painting.
In summer 2004 I stopped teaching and this gave me more time to experiment with using printing and painting techniques on silk to make wearable art in the form of scarves. I also explored various stitch techniques to create a range of textile bowls, pictures and cards. |
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I enjoy depicting the architecture of places. My aim is to capture the atmosphere & colours. The images are made using small squares of silk, which are then drawn on and stitched, my aim is to capture the atmosphere and colours of the place. I have completed picture commissions depicting Frome, Bristol, Greenwich & Amboise amongst other locations. Since moving to Lichfield, I continue to work for Byard Art in Cambridge, selling work that depicts the city’s buildings.
Gardens & flowers also inspire my work. I use silk & stitch to capture the scene, but I am currently experimenting with using mixed media. Images Around the Close, Lichfield £550 |
