Are the leaves treated to make them stronger?

All the leaves are completely natural, not coated or treated with anything. I just work very carefully with small tools.

Do a lot of the leaves break in the process of making?

It took me a long time to get to know the limits of the materials I work with. When I start a piece of work I have a fairly clear idea what a particular leaf or piece of wood will allow me to do, so thankfully breakages are very rare these days.

What about longevity?

Leaves decay through the exposure to the weather, insects, microorganisms and the sunlight's UV rays and every effort is made to protect my works from these influences. All my leaves are washed and thoroughly dried for several weeks after collection. Sometimes a leaf stays at the studio for years before I select it for a piece of work. Drying is the standard conservation technique used by botanists all over the world; Kew gardens in London for example holds dried and pressed specimen that are over 200 years old. 
All leaf works are mounted behind conservation grade glass, which filters out over 99% of UV rays. However the colour of the leaves cannot be guaranteed and may change slightly with time.

Is your work for sale?

Yes. I mainly sell my work through gallery shows and at art fairs. You can find the gallery contact details here. If you would like to get in touch with them directly, and they will be happy to send out lists of works they currently have in stock.

For upcoming shows click here.

The cost of a piece of work varies very much depending on the size of the piece and the time spent making it. All works are framed behind museum quality UV filter glass in custom made white washed ash frames.

Do you take commissions?

Yes. Each piece has its own individual character due to the uniqueness of each leaf or piece of wood used, but most of the works you can see on my website can serve as inspiration for a new creation. I'm always happy to receive enquiries and to discuss options.
Works can also be shipped worldwide.