Planet Angel - Live an Ordinary Life in an Extraordinary Way

Involved From/ To:  2001 to 2006
Description: Backdrops, Décor, handmade wings
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I've been a Planet Angel regular since the days of Imperial Gardens. I got involved on a more personal level in February 02 through a handful of great social events.

The opportunity to get creative came about when the Parties moved to The Arches, so I got to work with fluorescent acrylics on canvass, and presented five 70's style bubble theme backdrops and loads of hanging silver mobiles for the new Funky Lounge! 

I started to draw at the age of 5 and art soon became my only interest! I'd draw for everyone at school and went onto complete an art A-level, art Foundation, and graduated with a BA Hons degree in ceramics. I then went into floristry, which is a strong passion of mine to this day I'm a freelance florist covering all aspects of floristry, particularly creative bridal work.

Over the years I've taken on lots of commission work from fixing broken statues to stencilling walls and painting massive watercolour scenes. I once worked for a toy factory painting models for TV adverts, toy fairs and photo shoots… during my time there I worked on Action Man, as well as models for the film 'Toy Soldiers'.

One memorable private commission involved making up examples of Egyptian pots for a TV advert. I had to make the pots on a clay wheel, dry them, decorate them with small sculptures, press mould hieroglyphics onto them and paint them and of course they had to be flawless - 1000 pots in five days!! Naturally I lost loads of sleep as I churned them out, surrounded by drying pots while I smoked mountains of fags. This experience really made me realise what I can achieve!

I've taught ceramics privately to young students, and also taught at the Kaleidoscope rehab centre. Now I manage a well-known art shop, which sometimes makes me feel like I'm leading a double life especially after a good weekend! I enjoy it and it puts me in the position of knowing just about every type of art material there is, as well as its best application.

To sum myself up I'd say I'm a Ceramicist, Painter and Florist, loving every minute of clay sculpture, 3D model making, pottery, watercolours and acrylic painting. I'd love to own a retail shop, selling my own handmade, individual gifts, with a workshop out back and my own kilns to fire!

I can come up with creative designs, give feedback on ideas and offer a whole range of skills if you ask me, 9 times out of 10 I'll be able to achieve your requests with versatility, friendliness and an open mind. So feel free to get in touch and we'll go from there…!

I'm quite known at Planet Angel; you'll usually find me going mental armed with glowsticks, feathered fans or anything funky I can wave around... I'll look forward to seeing you there!