More about me:
Born in the South coast of England, I studied for 5 years in fashion and textiles achieving a diploma and BA(hons) Degree. I then worked for another 5 years in the fashion industry, before deciding to change direction and follow my other passion of plants and gardens and retrain in horticulture, achieving a RHS general certificate.
It was whilst working in an amazing garden centre “Cliftons” in Warwick Avenue, London that a Kiwi friend encouraged me to go travelling on a working holiday visa. So 2007 came and off I went working my way around Australia and New Zealand.
A year had passed, and here I was in the beautiful Southern Lakes of New Zealand.
It was here I met my now husband and had my two children. Pete introduced me to Hunting and exploring this amazing part of the world.
Pete has been a big influence on me and my work, showing me the South islands back country, spending time in places where few people have been. I can also thank him for contributing to the great inspirational images I use as a reference for my art work.
In 2013 I had my daughter,when she was 6 months old I started thinking about returning to work. My passion for sewing enabled me to start working from home offering an alterations and mending service. It started slowly through a little advertising and word of mouth. A few years later I started making Ammo holders on the request of my husband and a few fellow Deerstalkers. On top of this I was asked to make some Camouflage aprons for the Local Deerstalkers burger stand at a local A&P show. These took off quite well, so I decided to keep making them and have a go at selling them at a local market. This was a success and gave me the momentum to make more handmade items and take up my love of drawing again and sell Prints. All alongside still carrying out my alterations service.I have now put the market side of things on hold but have these items for sale in my workshop as previously mentioned.
I am soo thankful for everyone who has supported me on this journey so far as it means I can pursue my love of sewing and drawing whilst still being able to spend time with my family. I am looking forward to my future will hold in stall, and what else I can achieve.
