Hello and welcome... let me introduce myself...
I’m originally from South Africa, I studied Fine Art at the University of Cape Town, graduating with a distinction in Painting in 1999.
I now live in Oxford UK, with my husband and four lively boys, the youngest are four-year-old twins. I never thought I’d be a twin-parent! My house is wonderfully noisy and full of children; my studio is my sanctuary, a quiet haven where I recharge my batteries through creative work.
I started my career in the Publications Office at the University of Oxford, before working for 6 years as an in-house designer/publications officer at an environmental charity. In 2011 I went fully freelance, providing graphic design, project management and print buying services to a range of clients in the education, charity and small business sectors.
In 2013 I discovered surface design and it was like a light bulb exploded in my brain. I suddenly understood how I could combine my artistic skills with my design skills and client liaison skills – it felt like I was coming full circle back to myself. Courses I have taken include:
Lilla Rogers’ Make Art That Sells courses (MATS A, MATS MBA, Portfolio Review Live and MATS Home Decor* (*Lilla Rogers and Margo Tantau)
Rachael Taylor’s The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design Modules 1-4
Victoria Johnson’s Create Christmas
Beth Kempton’s Reach, Teach, Profit and Business Soul Sessions.
Sara Tasker’s Insta Retreat
I’m now absolutely loving creating art for surface design collections - my work is my happy place!
licensing & collabs
If you’re interested in licensing my work, please get in touch, I’d love to hear from you!
What clients have said…
“Catherine is a rare find. She is a creative and talented designer who also has a great eye for detail. She has proven to be consistently reliable and a pleasure to work with..." – Renee Watson, Founder and Director Wats.on Consultancy
"Catherine is a great person to work with. She takes the time to listen to your requirements, she explains clearly what she is able to provide and within what timescales and she is happy to give advice and guidance should you require it." – Sally Winiarski, Publicity & Communications Officer, Rees Centre for Research in Fostering and Education, University of Oxford
“It has been so easy working with Catherine... her attention to detail is second to none and she is 100% reliable to meet the very tight and impossible deadline we keep setting her. A real delight.” – Gaelle Jamar, Event Manager, European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
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