Gemma Bedford is a Hampshire based artist and textile designer.
Her inspiration is drawn from frequent visits to the beaches in West Sussex and UK holidays to Dorset and Cornwall. She often uses sketches and takes photographs that can be taken back to the studio. The most usual theme is seascapes as the sea draws her to the emotion and atmosphere inspired by the dramatic scenery and changeable weather.
A canvas full of blocks and shapes can follow a day trip to London - a move away from the fluid seascape style.
Usually semi abstract in style the paintings are created using a palette knife and oil and sometimes acrylic and mixed media.
When the paintings lend themselves to a fabric design she works on them digitally to create both scarves and cushions. They are always limited editions with small print runs and are sold under the brand name ‘Feathers Blue’.
Commissions are regularly undertaken. A recent seascape featured the owners dog…..
