I cant help thinking David Hockney's ipad paintings have a similarity to Vincent van Gogh's brushwork.

It's been a while since I have posted my exhibition visits. I have been to several over the year and will upload pictures soon. In the meantime I want to report on the amazing work by Fashion Photographer, Tim Walker. His exhibition called Wonderful Things is at The V&A Museum, until 8 March 2020. Tim … Continue reading Tim Walker – Fashion Photographer

Tate Modern 23 Jan - 6 May 2019 I enjoyed a few visits to the Bonnard exhibition. A master of colour and texture. Around 1912, when he was already in his mid forties, Bonnard altered the direction of his painting. His early success in the 1890's had been with decorative and fashionable work. Now he … Continue reading Pierre Bonnard – The Colour of Memory

Top Drawer 13-15 January 2019, Olympia, London. http://www.topdrawer.co.uk Looking at what's new in Homeware and Fashion Apparel. It didn't take long before Frida Kahlo came on trend for the retail market. As seen at NEC, Spring Fair, Birmingham in the form of everything from Stationery to the Outdoor Picnic range. My favourite items at Top … Continue reading Top Drawer

Heimtextil Trends 2019/2020 developed by members of the International Heimtextil Trend Council. Two of the trends I particularly like are "Seeking Sanctuary", for it's neutral and harmonious colour palette offering a calm, clean minimalist approach to design. And "Embrace Indulgence", for it's opulent palette evoking luxury.

There is still time to catch the Edward Burne-Jones exhibition at Tate Britain. 24 Oct 2018 - 24 Feb 2019. I have always been interested in the Pre-Raphalite group especially Burne-Jones. Along with William Morris with whom he developed a love of medieval romance and architecture. And under the guidance of the artist-poet Dante Gabriel … Continue reading Edward Burne-Jones

Just before Xmas I went to see the Gingerbread City at The V&A Museum. Housed in a small, closed room just off the Glass display. The smell of ginger is in the air as you walk around. These playful sweet architectures are created by architects, designers and engineers.

Looking at some of the S/S19 themes found at Top Drawer. 13-15 January 2019, Olympia, London. http://www.topdrawer.co.uk

I've been designing for many years and this was the first time I took my work to Germany. Thank you to all who visited my Stand at Heimtextil and showed an interest in my work. It was great to meet so many different companies from around the globe. And thank you to my fellow exhibitors … Continue reading Heimtextil 2019