SUE ROWLAND

General information

Over the past 30 years since training in Textile Design at Central School of Art, I have cultivated a successful career in art, design and printmaking. My early career ranged from ceramic design for Marks and Spencer's as a textile industry consultant, and a textiles teacher at Yarmouth College.

I have worked as a freelance Creative Practitioner in the East Midlands for the last 18 years, developing art projects with schools and community group, as well as organising larger scale projects. Alongside my teaching I have also continued to add to my own artistic portfolio, exploring print and textiles.

Most of my work is created in my art studio in rural Lincolnshire, looking out on a disorganised flower filled cottage garden and pond teaming with wildlife. I am inspired by a love of pattern, texture and themes such as history, folklore, wildlife and the countryside- and the historic village setting in which I live provides this in abundance.

My passion is for people to learn something from my work- whether that be an old English saying, a fact about nature conservation, or parts of a meaningful poem. I sometimes spend days engrossed in old books or drawing in museums when researching an exciting new theme for my work.

Walking gives me space to think, and I can often be found with my golden retriever and family, exploring the local countryside or further afield in the Peak or Lake District. I have a love of travel and different cultures and there is nothing quite like packing up your rucksack and sketchbook and head off trekking in the Himalayas to inspire you!