Inspiring : Frances Boyd {surface design}

It was at the suggestion of a friend that Frances Boyd fell into surface design.”She suggested that as I was good at drawing and useless at sewing to delve into the world of surface pattern.”     After graduating with a degree in Textile Design,...

Surface design : Kezia

  Kezia works full time as a colour separation artist for a large textiles printing company, and fits in designing for herself between times. Working out of a small and chaotic spare room at home, she says that the best designing moment for her came when she won...

Photography : Susie Loucks – wildlife photographer

  I first came across the extraordinary photography of Susie Loucks a while ago, when I was looking for images of seabirds.     These are images of wild animals, in motion. To capture such an image means an immense amount of time and patience are...

Beach yourself : Seabirds

  We’ve scoured the beaches, we’ve laughed and squabbled over chips. It’s been fun, but it’s time to fly home. I wish I could take a little bit of you with me. See you back in the real world on Monday. Julie x   {As always, images are...

Surface Design : Chulabird – Irina Kurtz

  Chulabird is the alter-ego of Irina Kurtz, and is responsible for some completely beautiful fabric designs. Characterised by rich, harmonious colours, flowing lines and organically styled shapes, Irina’s work is inspired by many artists and illustrators,...