Barbara brings her love of vintage decorative lace, wallpaper/fabrics and architectutal features into a contemporary setting by adopting modern techniques and processes.

She starts with the use of 3D modelling packages to experiment, compose and create decorative patterns and forms in new and exciting ways. She then creates the selcted design components in a 2D vector illustration package, which are photo etched on to silver sheet.

She largely applies a specific pallete of subtle, feminine colours with cold enamel at different stages of production. Once cured she sands back and buffs to reveal decorative patterns. The components are formed and assembled together through a variety of techniques. She works mainly with silver, 18ct gold semi precious stones.

Barbara`s awards include the Scottish Arts Council Start Up Grant, Licentiate of Merit from the Society of Designer Craftsmen, The Richard Farrow Gold Medal Award Commission and the Goldsmiths Precious Metal Bursary. She exhibits her work in galleries and outlets accross the country.