Christine Butler

Open at:
'Froggies', 9 Nathan Close,
Longthorpe
PE3 9NS
14

Weekend 1 11am-4pm
Weekend 2 11am-4pm
Weekend 3 11am-4pm

Christine Butler's Website

I painted from a very early age up until family commitments limited the time available. Once I was free to return to painting I started with landscapes, then onto flowers, loving the colours and variety of plants and as a natural progression I moved onto botanical art.

Since taking early retirement I have more time to devote to my art. I have linked painting with freehand machine embroidery. Painting scenes onto fabric and using the sewing machine freehand, to build up the picture using thread instead of paint. I use the sewing machine, together with hand embroidery to embellish such items as wall hangings, bags and quilts. I paint mainly in watercolour, although I use pastels, acrylics and oils.

Apart from painting, I produce beaded jewellery and many items come with their own individually handmade fabric bag making ideal presents. I also produce hand-made cards (painted, parchment and decoupage). My beaded jewellery is popular and I receive many commissions.

I regularly exhibit in Peterborough, Stamford, Norfolk and Lincolnshire.

I am happy to discuss and undertake Commissions.