When did you first become interested in art?
I started drawing at a young age and use to love drawing trains and dinosaurs! I’ve always had a creative steak in my having been a dancer and attended the Royal ballet in London. I left the royal ballet and began study Art and design at hull college this is where I found my passion for illustration and choose to do a degree in the subject.
How would you describe your design style?
My style is quirky and fun! I want people to smile when they look at my work.
What inspires you?
My inspirations are food and animals ( which is kind of ironic because I hate animals)
What is your favourite piece in your collection?
My favourite piece is the chef wrapped in spaghetti its interesting to see what people perception of it is!
Is there any artistic talent in your family?
My sister has a artistic/creative side as she was also a dancer.
What is the journey you take to produce your work?
My work tends to start a of as a simple idea in my head which then becomes a sketch, I then scan or take a photo of the piece and work on it digital.
What made you want to be a part of Art Rookie?
What made me want to be a part of Art rookie is the support you give to an Artist.
When you’re not creating masterpieces what do you enjoy doing?
When I’m not creating artwork I am a visual merchandiser of a retail company.
Have you faced any struggles getting your work noticed?
Living in a city that is small it is hard to get your work noticed but since Hull has been chosen to be the City of Culture in 2017 a lot more events are starting to happen!
Where would we find you hanging out in the UK?
Anywhere there is a buzz and people, is where you can find me hanging out.
What makes British talent different than elsewhere?
British art is personal and to the point! In some ways its show our humour and is not scared to test boundaries.
What are your plans for 2014?
To create more artwork, and challenge myself!
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