PORTFOLIOS
When illustrating I aim to capture a moment of emotion or the sheer joy nature gives us when it puts on a show. My work is guided by an interest in our connection - to nature, ourselves, and others- and I create designs that offer either a burst of energy or a moment of calm.
We have always been happy with Kirsty's creative approach and output. Furthermore, her reliability and efficiency has seen the project develop according to agreed deadlines and costs.'
GUILDHALL ART GALLERY
MY LIFE AS A CREATIVE
I am a multifaceted creative professional with over thirty years of experience spanning design, yoga instruction, and illustration. My design career includes consulting roles at Crighton Design, where I worked on international projects in Norway, Addison Design Consultancy, and BWCP Architects, where I worked with high-profile clients including BP & British Rail. My international experience extends to San Francisco, where I developed designs for the Golden Shears Award winning Think Tank men's fashion store. A certified yoga instructor since 2001 through the British Wheel of Yoga, I have taught all age groups and specialised in rehabilitation as an ARNI-trained stroke recovery specialist, working with distinguished clients who value both my expertise and discretion. I originally undertook landscape architecture training at Gloucestershire College and Greenwich University, which, refined my design sensibilities and gave me a thorough grounding in the art of using pencil, pen, ink and colour wash to convey mood. It also taught me to understand a sense of place and develop the confidence to listen and respond to a clients brief. Many years of teaching has enabled me to further develop my skills in understanding emotion and the importance of respecting the space a person is standing in as well as having a sense of humour .
Recently my illustration work has garnered commissions from Guildhall Art Gallery, Community Playthings, Ocean Sole, Neil Mackwood, and Ventorros Press, with may nature-inspired cards and stationery featured in galleries throughout Sussex and Kent, including at Pashley Manor's celebrated flower festivals.
