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Inspired by my Allotment<\/strong><\/p>\n

My allotment is my sanctuary when in the city \u2013 it literally keeps me sane! I grow my own vegetables and flowers as time permits \u2013 but often escape to my shed and make a cup of tea to dream about and create new pattern collections. I am surrounded by plants, wildlife, birds and insects \u2026 all of which inspire my artwork.<\/p>\n

Inspired by Islamic art<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have always been in awe of Islamic art and how it manifests a deeper unifying coherence and structure found in nature. More recently I have begun studying Islamic art on a practical level from the intricacies of Islamic geometry to the unfolding patterns found in biomorphic design and Persian miniature art.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Hello and Welcome<\/h3>\n

I am Kate, a UK-based surface pattern designer who loves the sea, gardening and my shed (see opposite)!<\/p>\n

Before dedicating myself more fully to a creative path I worked for many years in the mental health field as a counselling psychologist. My experiences gave me insight into the immense therapeutic benefits of the natural world, creativity and the importance of childhood. These are issues that I am passionate about they undoubtedly influence my creative designs and work at a deeper level.<\/p>\n

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Inspired by the Sea<\/strong><\/p>\n

My designs are influenced by my love for and connection to the sea \u2013 it\u2019s wildness and call to adventure. I grew up on a farm in Cornwall and now share a Croft with family in Shetland \u2013 so I have attachments from the most southerly to the most northerly realms of the UK coastline.<\/p>\n

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