About me<\/h2>\n\n\n\nEco-Botanical Artist & Writer<\/strong> <\/h6>\n\n\n\nIn 2016, stepping back from a 25-year extensive career in make-up artistry, I embarked on life-changing voluntary work in environmental sustainability. Over the course of two, enriching years I noticed a deep, felt sense, that as humans we are part of, not separate from the natural world. This sense of interconnectedness informs my creative practice today as an eco-botanical artist and writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My creative process is slow and meditative. I observe each flower over a number of days –\u00a0 how it\u00a0 moves with natural daylight, the subtle shifts in its form and character. This creates an emotional connection with the subject, guiding initial ideas, creative direction, and technical aspects. I also consider how others will view my work. With a playful approach I\u00a0 weave the five pathways to nature connection (contact, beauty, meaning, emotion, and compassion) into my work, to ignite a sense of awe, connection, or shift in perspective, whilst highlighting the profound connection that exists between creativity, nature and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am committed to promoting sustainable development \u2013 care for ourselves, care for our communities and care for the natural world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The three principal ethics of the permaculture design process guide me both as a gardener and artist -Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share – tending a small Forest Garden that works with nature, rather than against it. This small sanctuary was created with the more-than-human world, I share this space with, in mind. I do not use pesticides or chemicals, relying solely on the biodiversity of flora and fauna to work symbiotically, allowing life to flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As well as providing food and sanctuary for wildlife, I use the rich variety of flora I grow here within my creative practice. Whatever I use, is replaced by collecting seeds & sowing or through composting. What comes out, goes back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where possible, other materials I use are sustainably, ethically and locally sourced near where I live and work in the Lothians, Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2016, stepping back from a 25-year extensive career in make-up artistry, I embarked on life-changing voluntary work in environmental sustainability. Over the course of two, enriching years I noticed a deep, felt sense, that as humans we are part of, not separate from the natural world. This sense of interconnectedness informs my creative practice today as an eco-botanical artist and writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My creative process is slow and meditative. I observe each flower over a number of days –\u00a0 how it\u00a0 moves with natural daylight, the subtle shifts in its form and character. This creates an emotional connection with the subject, guiding initial ideas, creative direction, and technical aspects. I also consider how others will view my work. With a playful approach I\u00a0 weave the five pathways to nature connection (contact, beauty, meaning, emotion, and compassion) into my work, to ignite a sense of awe, connection, or shift in perspective, whilst highlighting the profound connection that exists between creativity, nature and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am committed to promoting sustainable development \u2013 care for ourselves, care for our communities and care for the natural world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The three principal ethics of the permaculture design process guide me both as a gardener and artist -Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share – tending a small Forest Garden that works with nature, rather than against it. This small sanctuary was created with the more-than-human world, I share this space with, in mind. I do not use pesticides or chemicals, relying solely on the biodiversity of flora and fauna to work symbiotically, allowing life to flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As well as providing food and sanctuary for wildlife, I use the rich variety of flora I grow here within my creative practice. Whatever I use, is replaced by collecting seeds & sowing or through composting. What comes out, goes back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where possible, other materials I use are sustainably, ethically and locally sourced near where I live and work in the Lothians, Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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