Welcome

My name is Daphne and I am a textile artist based in the UK.My work draws inspiration from the rich and diverse world of textile art, with a particular emphasis on hand embroidery and mixed media techniques.Here you can discover my latest creations, explore the techniques I use, and perhaps even find inspiration for your own creative endeavours.Whether you are a fellow artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious about the vibrant world of textiles, I'm excited to share my journey with you.

About me

Daphne O'Connell

Art has been my lifelong passion. Since I was a little girl, I have always enjoyed the creative process; drawing, painting, making. I am at my happiest when I am making. Now that I'm in my 60s nothing has changed; only now, I am focused on making.

Creative textiles

Stitched Pictures

I discovered my passion for hand embroidery almost ten years ago when I started experimenting with textiles.I found that using fabric and thread allowed me to express myself more effectively. Up until then, I had expressed myself through drawing and painting.With embroidery, the fabric is your canvas and the needle and thread your paintbrush and paint - hence the term 'thread painting'.The meditative process of hand stitching allows you to focus on line, colour, form, etc. as you place the stitches.I am constantly learning and experimenting. Have a look through my gallery of some of my recent work.

Recent work

Gallery

"Creativity takes courage." Henri Matisse

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