After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Texile Design from the Winchester School of Art, specialising in Print (and winning the Sainsbury's Award for best print portfolio) Rachel completed her MA in Printed Textiles at the ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART (see RCA EXHIBITION) in 2007.
She studied Weave, Knit and Print in Paris through the Erasmus Exchange for Textile Design, and worked for the fashion design company C.NEEON in Berlin and London, where she helped organise the c.neeon stand and catwalk show for London Fashion Week, while her drawing skills were in demand for their Winter Collection 2006.
She has also gained from her time working with ROB RYAN in his London studio, and is experienced in the use of Photoshop and Illustrator.
Rachel has been applying her skills and knowledge in the world of textile design and illustration, most recently working on a commission to produce a range of lithographs drawn from the natural landscape of her home county of Norfolk.
This series of scenes bursting with the flora and fauna of the region, depicting the working environment in harmony with its wildlife are available as mounted or framed prints and also as a collection of fine art greeting cards.