Local Artists

Heidi's profile...

"For as long as I can remember I have loved to draw and be creative. It is extremely satisfying creating something out of nothing and I find the process quite addictive.

I’ve worked in the field of Art and Design for over 15 years and in 1996 was awarded a first class honours degree in furniture design. Since then I have worked freelance as an illustrator and designed furniture for several manufacturing companies.

In 1999 I took a year off work to travel the world during which I continued to draw by documenting the trip in sketch form. Many of my illustrations have a story behind them, from flamingos in Chile, albatrosses in New Zealand to European boats and architecture. I now live an idyllic life working from my cottage in the Forest of Bowland, doing something I really love.

I have quite an unusual style of drawing which I think comes from my technical drawing training. I work mainly in fine line ink and watercolour. I hate cluttered, fussy art and like to create a flow to the piece. I feel that the spaces are as important as the subjects featured and try to limit the number of colours I use.

While working freelance, my illustrations have been used in advertising, corporate art installations, merchandising, publishing, greetings cards, personalised stationery and exhibitions. I happily accept commissions; my preferred subjects are architecture, boats, flora and fauna, but will always consider other themes (most recently I’ve been asked to draw a telephone box and a wedding cake).

I have a permanent exhibition a the Old Mill, Berry’s Chairworks, Chipping, Preston and as a member of The Art and Craft Guild of Lancashire exhibit across the area throughout the year.

Visit my wbsite www.heidiberryillustration.co.uk for more information."