ART STORIES: Mrs Eliot Books

Today I would like to introduce you to Francesca of Mrs Eliot Books.

What is your preferred medium?

I work
predominantly with paper collage, although I also love to use paint and
pencil too. I like how bare pencil looks on white painted wood and I
like the juxtaposition of that with the larger patterned shapes I use.

Above: Francesca's study with a glimpse of her personal vintage collection

How did you get started?

I
had worked in various areas of the arts for a few years but office life
didn’t suit me and I wanted to find a way to be able to work from home
creatively. I had been working on my little wooden books for a while
but didn’t know how to sell them – Etsy popped up at just the right
time and helped me get my work out there.

 
Above: Page 1 of her 'In The Morning' wooden book with a Cathrineholm bowl

Who or what inspires you?

Very
random things, sometimes just one odd shape can spin off a whole
project. Words and sentences inspire me too, and overheard
conversations.

Experiment and don’t destroy or discard accidents. They may inspire something new at another time.

Above: The 'New Collectibles' tea towel.

Does vintage play a role in your art or life? If so, how?

In
my life I collect vintage teacups and ceramics, which in turn inspires
my work, so it comes full circle. I love mid-century patterns and
shapes so a Cathrineholm bowl might pop up in a collage, and my new
collectibles tea towel is inspired partly by items from the lovely
vintage shop H is for Home

Thank you to Francesca for a lovely interview and a closer look at your work.
Please visit Mrs Eliot Books at the following links.
 Website
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 Etsy Shop
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DaWanda
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 Flickr

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