Laura Beth Sharp Designs: Art of the Stitch

Welcome to Laura Beth Designs

"The ideas for my current work began through drawing collections of children’s toys and decorative objects from different countries around the world. I was inspired by their vibrant colours, mixture of decorative patterns and playful nature of the objects. I have enjoyed processing and developing these drawings through using Photoshop. This has enabled me to establish and narrative and fuse toys and patterns from different cultures together. My textile pieces and wrapping papers were directly inspired by this work. They are created using a combination of screen and digital print and machine embroidery utilising specialist Cornely machines. My design work could be applied to an interior or fashion context for children, stationary such as gift wrap and cards or children’s book illustration."

Sunday, 13 January 2008

Art of the Stitch

One of my textile hangings has been chosen to go on display in the 'Art of the Stitch' exhibition! I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. 'Indian Lady in Field with Swedish Horses' will be travelling round four venues across Europe including Birmingham, Germany, Hungary and Spain. If you would like to find out more about the show, click on the following link.

ART OF THE STITCH

Indian Lady In Field With Swedish Horses