Kate Westcott

Like many creators I have been making things all my life. I learnt to screen print whilst doing A level art at school and am otherwise self taught. Having spent years focussing on other aspects in my life, I have now returned to my art; designing, printing and painting in my studio in Timsbury.

I am currently screen printing on textiles, which I make up into items for the home. My designs often come from something that catches my eye in nature; it can be delicate and fine lined or simply shapes that are striking in their silhouette. I will start with a drawing and simplify it so as to create a design I can print with. Mixing the inks and choosing the colour of the fabric is a large part of the creative process - putting colours together and seeing the design printed for the first time is still an exhilarating moment!

Details of the fairs and events I will be exhibiting and selling at are on my website www.katewestcott.com along with information of screen printing workshops run from my studio.