The Process

Person wearing a glove holding a white feather in an outdoor setting with a grassy and rocky landscape under a blue sky.
Close-up of a circular embroidery hoop filled with black, white, beige, and gold beads, pearls, and small decorative elements, with sculptural artist Susie Smith holding the hoop.
Collection of white and gold feathers arranged on a brown paper surface.
A decorative piece resembling a pineapple made from gold and metallic feathers and beads.
A collection of various jewelry beads and embellishments, including a glass bowl filled with small metallic beads, a spool of sewing thread, and assorted loose beads on a wooden surface.
Close-up view of a decorative chandelier with numerous gold-colored feathers surrounding a central dark, bead-covered sphere.

It starts with an idea, followed by the selection of reclaimed beads and feathers

Beadwork

Each artwork incorporates carefully sourced vintage beads and rare decorative elements, selected for their unique character, history, and beauty.

A decorative circular arrangement of various beads and feathers placed on a textured beige fabric background.
Close-up of a decorative fabric with intricate embellishments including beads, pearls, and metallic elements, arranged in a floral pattern.
Feather headdress decorated with beads worn by indigenous people.
Close-up of a circular beaded textile art piece with green, blue, black, and gold beads, and some yellow-green beads, arranged in concentric patterns on a fabric background.
A person's hand holding a circular embroidery hoop with fabric, containing an assortment of gold and metallic jewelry pieces, including beads, brooches, and decorative elements, on a textured gray surface.
A decorative tray filled with various small seashells, beads, and pearls, surrounded by white flowers and green leaves.
A close-up of a pile of colorful small beads and stones with a string of thread on a dark green surface.
A yellow embroidery hoop on fabric, filled with black sewing pins.
Close-up photograph of various beads, gemstones, and jewelry-making supplies including red, pink, and clear beads, along with a partially visible spool of red thread and some metal jewelry components on a textured surface.
Close-up of a beaded embroidery on fabric with a wooden embroidery hoop, showing green, black, blue, and purple beads including three large gold-colored beads, held with a hand in the background.
Decorative heart-shaped dish filled with various beads and small ornaments in shades of red, pink, and white.
A close-up of a circular beaded artwork with a peacock design, featuring beads in blue, green, gold, and peach colors, held by hands over a flat surface.

Feathers

Feathers are collected mainly from the foreshores around Chichester Harbour and in the South Downs countryside in the South of England.

They are then washed several times, dried, brushed and trimmed. For certain pieces I then hand paint them to create a complementary look. No feather gets discarded, as I use the very best for natural, unpainted pieces and those that aren’t of this standard are used for painted options to save any waste.

This considered approach reflects my commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, sustainability and creating truly unique works of art.

Two people holding a large bunch of white feathers in front of a body of water with sailboats and a cloudy sky.
A sink filled with dirty dishes, including several fish with scales and fins, along with a collection of bamboo sticks or chopsticks, surrounded by soap bubbles.
A laundry basket filled with dried, beige and brown leaves or plant material, resting on grass near a woven outdoor surface.
A collection of white and gold feathers arranged on a gray surface, with some gold powder or dust nearby.
A dreamcatcher with a beaded circular top and long white and gold feathers hanging below, placed on a beige fabric surface with a black pot holding more feathers nearby.
Close-up of black feathers with brown streaks.
Arrangement of feathers and a beaded decorative item on a white surface.
Collection of bird feathers arranged in a circle with a pile of colorful beads in the center.
Decorative holiday floral arrangement with gold and silver feathers and a base of gold and silver ornaments on a table.
Ceiling decorated with white feathers arranged in a circle with a cluster of pearls and beads in the center. The ceiling also has a border with black dog silhouettes on a white background.
A circular arrangement of black and silver beads, with small orange and yellow items, in the center of a black surface. Large black feathers with light tips form a radial pattern around the beads.
A piece of brown paper with multiple white feathers painted with red ink, each feather tagged with a colored pin.