About Floral Artist
Whos' that girl!
Mandy , a self-taught watercolour and, acrylic floral artist, followed her passion for floral art, which has evolved into a full-time career
Mandy explored her excisting skillset techniques with floral watercolour and floral acrylic painting, introduced clay, to learn the skills of pottery.
Mandy originally studied, and qualified as a chef, transfered her decorate food skills, to expand her creative range of artwork and opened an art and pottery studio, with gallery originally in Surrey and then relocated as Mandy McKenna Designs and Firing Earth Pottery and Art Studio to Mandy's West Sussex home studio, a few years ago
Mandy, as a qualified chef, confectioner, and wedding cake decorator began her career, after completing her college education, in East Sussex in creative cooking, decorating food for special occasions and beautiful wedding and novelty cakes.
Mandy's career led to travelling and working abroad, where she worked in a variety of countries, using her culinary skills.
However, even while immersed in the world of food, always stayed close to her true passion, Art! Mandy painted small sketches, capturing her travels, in watercolour, writing poetry, fairy stories and painting illustrations of many flowers, animals and fairies in her sketch books
Mandy is proud to say that today, supported by her patient husband, talented carpenter and joiner and 2 grown up children, her son a specialist tree surgeon and daughter very talented muscian and singer songwriter, has a unique brand of floral artwork, designed for a selection of products and textiles
Original watercolour and acrylic artwork, selected, to have printed into high quality products, sourcing and working with, environmentally, friendly, UK makers and printers.
Mandy is a floral artist and textile designer who emphasizes the power of colour to enhance emotions and well-being by adding colours, that reflect your personality
Whst colours do you love?
How do they inspire you?
Try blue tones to promote calm, strength, and positivity, pink, orange, and red tones to infuse passion and energy to a room
Purple hues , blues and teal, bring richness and positive vibes
Green shades connect us to nature, creating a sense of balance and tranquillity
How do I choose from the Mandys designs!
Here is an idea to get started with Mandy’s designs!
For Summer, add outdoor, showerproof garden cushion ranges. Make a colourful floral impact on your garden furniture! Showerproof cushion covers have invisible zip, machine washable, high quality fabric, UK made and perfect for your splash of colour!
Mandy's artistic journey is a blend of creativity and community spirit and her range of skill set that never leave you, creating art that beautifies homes and businesses, while sharing skills with others
Mandy holds painting and clay workshops,enjoys volunteering for community art projects, and fundraising for charities through her artwork, especially at music festivals.
This is Mandys story, commitment to enriching the community through creativity and collaboration with my best pal watching every move , my little dog❤️
