Having always had a love of needlecraft, Bev works with textiles to create her art. She uses textiles because of the very tactile nature of the medium. She uses stitch to make marks, and her sewing machine is an integral part of the furniture. The materials she uses are diverse, ranging from silk to aluminium. Bev endeavours to use recycled and preloved materials wherever possible to minimise the impact on the environment, and from which she takes her inspiration.

Bev’s process starts from researching an idea, using marks and watercolour paints to visualise her thoughts and then creating her art. She doesn’t dye her own fabrics because of the damaging effect on the environment, however she likes to use fabric inks to colour her pieces.

Her themes are varied however she would identify herself as a story teller, creating her art from life experiences: the environment, her garden, her surroundings, her family. When viewing her art she wants the individual to look at her work and to capture the elements of her storytelling.

Bev’s pieces embody some of her life experiences which has led her to work with leading artists in collaborative working.