B a c k g r o u n d
Rachel graduated with a BA (Hons) from Loughborough University (formerly LCAD) in Printed Textiles. She gained her first commission for site-specific hand painted backdrops shortly after this, further commissions for printed textiles within churches and building atria, alongside wall hangings for the domestic interior followed. Rachel moved to the south of England and began freelance design work, this in combination with her commission work led her to set up her own business. Rachel was awarded a setting up grant from the Southern Arts Board and became a Prince's Trust supported business.
F u r t h e r t r a i n i n g
Following a period of time working around her young family, Rachel returned to study towards an MA in Textile Design, graduating with distinction at Winchester School of Art. The skills learnt enhanced her existing practice and renewed her love of drawing! With a fresh perspective Rachel extended her product range to include wallpapers, furnishing fabrics, light shades, bone china mugs and Perspex wall art. Rachel’s first interior collection, Heritage (based upon her parental heritage of Myanmar and Scotland) was launched with subsequent collections, Flora and Fauna and Geometrics.
Rachel continues to work as a freelance print designer and artist, her commission work includes public and domestic interiors in Europe and Los Angeles, through to scarf designs for the museum and heritage sector.
W o r k s h o p s
For those that love to learn a creative skill, Rachel is a qualified adult education tutor and has extensive experience in leading a variety of print and collage workshops with children and adults throughout the UK.
Rachel worked as Digital Textiles Technician at Winchester School of Art for nine years. She delivered workshops in traditional hand printing and fabric dyeing to BA and MA Textile Design students, provided Adobe Creative Cloud training for design and print and managed the in-house Mimaki printer.
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From her studio in Hampshire…
Rachel creates a unique collection of hand drawn and digitally printed luxury British textiles, wallpaper, homeware and stationery. Inspiration is taken from nature, architecture and heritage. Delicate drawings, watercolours and block prints are combined to create a variety of print designs, alongside a collection of bespoke framed artworks on paper and fabric. Her range of products provide a classic aesthetic with a contemporary twist.