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My work is about exploring inner worlds, valuing a strong sense of memory, expression and quiet. For me, art-making is essential and helps to build a story over time. I know that when I draw a figure, in stitch or with a brush, I am remembering a form that others have also remembered, thousands of times over. When I create something tangible, I am allowing the past to speak through me. There is often a sense of quiet and thoughtfulness in my work - I want to convey what it is to be someone who does not shout it, but sings a quiet poem.....

Born London 1969. I am an Arts Graduate and live with my children. My son and daughter are my best critics. I work in my small studio space, listening to music and surrounded by my favourite collections of art and craft.

I'm also a published poet. I received an Eric Gregory award for poetry in 1996 from the Society of Authors. My work has been published in a variety of journals and I've had a couple of pamplet/chapbook collections published. Currently working on many new poems....

I love to make things with my own two hands, using simple materials: thread, fabric, paper....

I have a love of history, art history, folklore, memory, folk art, nostalgia, design and fashion. I delight in the work of many other artists, especially the outsider Madge Gill, the poet/artist William Blake, countless historical painters, as well as modern textile artist Alice Kettle.

I have exhibited work in the UK and US. My work has been featured in various magazine / journals both in the US and UK.

All works and designs are my own, please respect copyright. Please do not reproduce images or use designs in any commercial work or product. Thank you!

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Please note: my first Etsy shop is no longer updated but you can see previous feedback etc. It is: novembermoon.etsy.com