I begin each day with lots of tea and often make a few sketches and lists of things to do and make.
This helps clear my head and form a rough structure of what to use the day for.
If I have any painting to do I try and do this first so that its drying whilst I'm doing other things.

I'm lucky enough to stock a few shops so I generally have lots to make and try to rotate each one so that they always have something in.

I love to work alone and this was always the dream to sit in my studio and make things all day. I'm very fortunate enough to be doing this full time now and I fully appreciate it as its taken a few wrong turns and many random jobs to get here!

I get very obsessed with creating certain animals and insects and often make many and then don't return to them for sometimes weeks.
I recognise this behaviour now and whilst I'm in a particular zone I try to be as productive as possible.

So whilst drinking endless cups of tea and keeping my eye on 3 naughty cats I listen to those Cd's of just the sound of rain, I love them regardless of the weather!
They allow me to switch off and I spends hours sat at my table stitching fabrics into the creatures that fill my rainy fairytale mind.

When not in my studio I'm on the constant lookout for fabrics and textiles that I can use in my work.
I love the hunt and its especially great to find vintage pieces to use.

At the end of the day or night I tidy my table up put all my tools away and look for the cats who are always hiding in between the books and jars and close the door until the next day.