Surface & Textile Designer, Illustrator

Following a one year foundation course in Art and Design at Oxford Brookes University, Andrea obtained a Bachelor of Arts( Hons) Degree in Graphic Design and Illustration from Kingston University in the UK. Whilst working for design studios in London
( UK) and Toronto her clients have included The Four Seasons Hotel group, Marks and Spencer, Safeway PLC and Second Cup . Andrea's work has been published in magazines such as Canadian House and Home, Toronto Life, Chatelaine and EnRoute . On moving to Canada in 1991 Andrea continued to work as a freelance designer and illustrator. In 2011, the desire to push her work in a new direction resulted in a return to art college to study textiles at Sheridan College in Oakville. Upon graduating in April 2014Andrea was awarded the William and Mary Corcoran award as a student of excellence and ‘Best in Show’ at the Sheridan Faculty of Craft and Design Graduate exhibition. In June 2014 Andrea travelled to the USA to receive a First place award for textile print design from the International Textile Market Association. As a member of the Contemporary Textile Co-operative in Toronto, Andrea focuses on the production of bespoke printed fabrics, promoting herself as a freelance surface and textile designer whilst continuing in her own studio practice.

My work betrays my roots. I was born and educated in the UK where a passion for sketching and painting was instilled at an early age by my Grandmother who was a landscape watercolour artist. A degree and subsequently over 30 years in the graphic Design, illustration and textile industry has resulted in a strong confidence in dealing directly with clients and in tackling briefs of many descriptions. I love to collaborate.

I have strong drawing and watercolour skills, and a passion for colour and pattern .Textile designs are created from original watercolours and sketches, which I then transform into a digital repeat pattern. I would happily chat with you about any potential project!

Short Biography

Following a one year foundation course in Art and Design at Oxford Brookes University, I obtained a Bachelor of Arts( Hons) Degree in Graphic Design and Illustration from Kingston University in the UK. On moving to Canada in 1991 I continued to work as a freelance designer and illustrator. Whilst working for design studios in London ( UK) and Toronto clients have included The Four Seasons Hotel group, Marks and Spencer, Safeway PLC and Second Cup . My illustration work has been published in magazines such as Canadian House and Home, Harrowsmith, CottageLife, Toronto Life, Chatelaine and EnRoute magazine . I have worked for book publishers in New York, London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Helsinki and Lisbon. including St Martins Press NY.

In 2011, the desire to push my work in a new direction resulted in a return to art college to study textiles at Sheridan College in Oakville. Upon graduating I was awarded ‘Best in Show’ at the Sheridan Faculty of Craft and Design Graduate exhibition. In June 2014 I travelled to the USA to receive a First place award for textile print design from the International Textile Market Association. I am a former member of the Contemporary Textile Co-operative in Toronto, Canada and presently work out of my own home studio.