Fabric and stitch play a large part in my illustration work, I love the texture and finish they create and the tactile quality. I like to use various materials and embellishments (especially buttons!), often making 3D objects which I then photograph and combine with text. I love the handmade elements that are shown through my work. I have a passion for typography, especially hand-drawn, as I feel it is more personal and full of character, my work demonstrates this. I experiment with different ways of creating imagery then combine various elements in Photoshop, to create mixed media pieces. Research is extremely important in my creative process as it helps generate ideas that are unique and exciting. I enjoy working to a challenging brief; therefore, the majority of my work has been on combining science and art. I love how art can provide an extra dimension to the public engagement of science and stimulate new thinking in audiences. I feel that art can make science more appealing to a broader range of people. Social awareness issues are also of interest to me as I enjoy sparking a reaction in audiences.