New Petal Designs

A look at some new work I'm designing for my latest print collection.

Sanskrit: होली Holī

A postcard I bought capturing a colourful scene during the Holi Festival in India

Weaving Workshop

I recently attended a Weaving day workshop where I tried my hand at tapestry. The results from the class are above - an experimental colour block piece inspired by traditional Peruvian textile work.   

Contemporary Jewellery Exchange 2014

Last year I took part in the Contemporary Jewellery Exchange which featured designers and makers from all across the globe. The Exchange was initiated by a simple Facebook post from jeweller Olga Raben, based in Sweden. The response was phenomenal with the final number of participents reaching nearly 400. I was paired with a Spanish designer, Andrea Coderch, with whom I would made a piece for and sent to her in Spain. Above is an image of the neckpiece I made, titled "Felicidad". Read more about the Exchange at http://tje2014.wix.com/thejewelryexchange#!home/mainPage

Commission

These Sterling Silver with Amethyst stone drop earrings were commissioned by a Mexican student as an anniversary present for his girlfriend living in Mexico City. The Amethyst stones were purchased from Gemstones Brazil, although based in Edinburgh the stones are mined in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.   

Aloha Adventure

During the months from September to December I spent time travelling in the US, being fortunate enough to visit the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. The trip was extremley inspiring and gave me fresh ideas for my design work.