Artist Statement

Julia Brownsword is a mixed media artist. She takes the inspiration for her work from a passion ignited by the Peak District and Scottish landscapes in which she runs and cycles. The tranquillity of the countryside opens her eyes to the beauty, joy and freedom of nature. The ephemeral changes in light, subtle shadows and blocks of colour captivate her and she feels an unspoken energy. This feeling of well-being drives her creativity to draw, paint and stitch. Her mixed-media imagery originates in the emotional links as she journeys through the landscape.
She composes 2-D collages of her journeys capturing the landscape by using an eclectic mix of textiles, paper, paint and stitchery. Use of this broad range of media invites the viewer to experience her portrayal of the changing elements of the Peak District. Computer technology enables the translation of these images into design for fabrics and a range of products including lanterns, lampshades and cushions.
She exhibits and sells her 2-D images and 3-D products.