Loneliness

This mixed-media chalk, charcoal and pencil portrait is drawn onto a large canvas which I built in my first year of uni during a Fine-Art workshop. The drawing was a response to my trip to the Liverpool Biennial in 2010, influenced by The Mending Project installation, the theme being loneliness when moving to a new city, being surrounded by people but still feeling isolated and alone. 

Rapunzel

Final piece for my Fine Art drawing workshop. Mixed media drawing created using charcoal, chalk, watercolour, tea-staining, thread and lace.

Let down your hair

Continuing to develop my Rapunzel character I experimented with the form of her flowing thick cascading locks, enveloping the figure with her intricate hair to create a provocative, sensual image.

Lace Windows

Feedback from my stab-in-the-back drawing inspired me to create a Rapunzel character. I experimented with lace to form a decorative window frame, using tea-staining to create an aged appearance symbolising the passing of time as she awaits rescue within her tower prison. 

My sister and I

I created this pastel drawing of my sister Claire and myself for my a-level final piece in 2010. I think my drawing has improved quite a bit since then, but wanted to post this picture because my sister is my inspiration for studying illustration at uni. Love you and miss you Claire