Rising Stars: Natalie Tyler

Hello, my name is Natalie Tyler and I am a textile artist. I trained as a print textile designer at CSM during the 2000s and designed commercially for the fashion print sector for over 10 years and was a visiting lecturer to Fashion, Textiles and Jewellery courses. After having children I wanted a change and like everyone in lockdown wanted to try something new. I discovered embroidery and have been addicted since. Embroidery helps me to explore and experiment with pattern, imagery and texture. A love of still life abstract expressionism and the use of colour and decoration inspires me to replicate this style through stitch. I love that the medium can be taken anywhere and after years being tied down to silk screens, heat presses and the dying of fabric it’s a welcome relief. My inspiration is everyday life, colour and florals but most of all pattern and print. This holds a special place in my heart and will always feature in my work.