I’m lucky to live around a 20 minute car journey from St Ives. Over the last couple of years I’ve purposely taken my sketch book with me when visiting and I’ve now acquired lots of information to use within my work. 
Favourite places to visit are the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Gardens, Tate, Leach Pottery and St Ives Ceramics.
Inspiration for these monoprints have originated from my St Ives sketchbooks. And I’ve finally found my favourite paper to print on- Tosa Washi. It’s a very thin, slightly transparent but strong Japanese paper. Just gorgeous.
I’ve become quite addicted to making monoprints, it’s so quick and can be done at home without the need of a press. I just love the effect and satisfaction involved.
