Funfair

As a child growing up in England, I remember going to the traveling funfairs and seeing all the hand painted designs on the amusement rides. This design comes in three different colorways. 

Rapallo Tile Design in Cobalt Blue

The inspiration for this design was from a walking trip along the Ligurian coast in Italy, and the Rapallo lace work, combined with the local church windows of the area.

Rapallo Tile Design No.212 colorway

Rapallo Design

Rapallo Plate Design in Cobalt Blue

The central section of my plate design is based on the traditional rose windows that you find across Europe.

Vivace Design in No.1 colorway

I remember traveling as a child on the London double decker buses, and that the seats had very lively looking fabric. It's too long ago to remember the exact design, but I created "Vivace" as a tribute to those times.

Vivace Design in No.2 colorway

Retrodeco Plate Design in Blue

Art Deco was prevalent between the two world wars, and affected all aspects of design. It made a comeback in the 1960s, which was when the term Art Deco was first used. The 1980s also saw an interest, with many graphic designers utilizing the strong clean linear symmetrical style of Art Deco. My Retrodeco design follows some of the formula of Art Deco.

Retrodeco Plate Design in Red

Retrodeco Plate Design in Green

Retrodeco Tile Design in Red

Retrodeco Border Design in Violet

Retrodeco Border Design in Italian Brown

Retrodeco Design in in Emerald

Retrodeco Design in Chinese Orange

Retrodeco Design in Cobalt Blue

Shire Bowl Design in Blue

Shire Roundel Tile in Olive Green

Shire Tiles in Terra Rosa

Shire Tile Design in Yellow Ochre

Shire Weave Design in Pouzzoles Pink

Victoria Tile Design in Yellow Ochre and Turquoise

The Victoria design is available in five different colourways as as shown in the other panels. It was designed to be used for wallpaper, and a silk scarf.

Victoria Design in Dark Violet and Turquoise

Victoria Design in Violet, Turquoise and white

Victoria Design in Yellow Ochre and Turquoise

Victoria Design in Cadmium Green

Victoria Design in Olive Green, Yellow Ochre and Turquoise

Rhapsody in Turquoise

Rhapsody Tile Design in Blue

This design started out as a stained glass project, and still has the effect of that medium. It is available in four colourways.

Rhapsody in Red

Rhapsody in Purple

Mandala Lantern No.1

The four Mandala Lantern designs were intended as a set of etchings, to be matted and displayed together. The image size of each print is 25 x 25 centimeters/10 x 10 inches. Publishing rights are also available for other applications, such as greeting cards, scarves and cushions.

Mandala Lantern No.2

Mandala Lantern No.3

Mandala Lantern No.4

Festival Pillow Design in Tangerine.

My very first client was James Gardner, the very prominent British designer, who's works included the Festival of Great Britain and the ocean liner QE2. I produced illustrations, photographs and models for James, and he gave me a great start to my career. I have tried to evoke a 50s style and flavour to my Festival design, which is when the Festival of Britain took place. The design is dedicated to James Gardners memory.

Festival Round Pillow Design

Portofino Tile Design in Yellow and Blue.

Portofino Plate Design in Cream and Blue

Portofino Tile in Terre Verte and Umber

Portofino Tile Design in Blue and Gold.

Portofino Tile Design in Blue and Orange.

Portofino Border Design in Yellow and Blue.

Portofino Large Platter in Yellow and Blue.

Firenze Tile in Cobalt Blue.

When you visit Italy, avoid the the mistake of most tourists, who rush from one place to the next, adding to their "have been to" list. Instead, stay in one place and savour, and soak in the atmosphere and culture. Firenze (Florence) is such a place to do this. It would take three lifetimes to really get to know Firenze, so just dwell on a few things there. My Firenze design was influenced by my visits, and their long tradition in art and design.

Firenze Bowl in Yellow.

Firenze (Florence) is one of my favorite places to visit. I always come away inspired by all the wonderful craftwork.

Firenze Tile in Red Oxide.

Firenze Yellow Tile.

Firenze Yellow Tiles.

Clementine Wallpaper