FAQ

 

Angie, Describe a typical day in the Studio…

I try and make it there by 8.30am. Some days begin much later and some days don’t finish at all they just roll into the next day. I think that's all part of being a creative person, inspiration comes when you least expect it!

What is your process and technique?

My ideas can come from anywhere, an experience I've had or a thought, or a conversation. I source images and then try to combine them to a composition that works. I start on my iPad Pro with some images working out the basic shapes and colours and then take it to my large digital board where I draw over the marks I've made and create several layers until I'm happy with the result. It often takes weeks to hand draw each image and I often work on several pieces at once to keep them fresh.

Where do you get your dog breed pictures from?

A combination of dogs that I've met and taken pictures of. Some of the tricky details I source from stock photos on the internet. 

Which piece of art is your favourite? 
I think the Vizsla, Schnauzer and the German Shepherd are my favourite dogs at the moment and the kingfisher is my favourite bird.

Have you always been an artist?
I remember winning art prizes at primary school and feeling like it was ‘my thing’ very early on. My first degree was in illustration, but then became a landscape architect. 

What would you be if you weren’t an artist?
I could never not create art. But a reliable income has to be the main priority when you are a parent and being an artist often isn't reliable.

What’s something that would surprise people about you?
Several of my most favourite pairs of shoes and boots were made by me.