Moments of stillness, subtlety, snatches of serenity- captured and framed- best describe Dawn Mitchell's work. Drawing from nature, her mixed media pieces reflect the ever present, the ever changing; donegal on a clear day, the barren burren, the breathy feel and rustle of the west wind....catching these fleeting moments we so often miss is the constant inspiration and life force behind each piece.

Creamy linens provide a canvas backdrop for ephemeral subtle tones. Chiffon clouds, silk sand dunes and pebble anchors with occasional inflections of cerise or thunder blue combine to form the perfect piece to complement contemporary living spaces. Affordable art for today's lives, a foil for the frantic.

"My art is not something I choose to do- it is part of me- it drives me-it is something I must do, everyday- just like breathing."

"Raindrops on leaves, watercolour skies, bare trees in winter. Intriguing subjects are all around- ever present- ever changing, but in this ever busy world, we barely notice it. This is part of the reason why I try to capture these fleeting moments of life through painting and embroidery- a moment to absorb- a moment to appreciate again & again.

Dawn's work has been appreciated by some of the world's premier retail buyers. Harrod's, Harvey Nichols, Liberty and closer to home the Caldwell Gallery, Craftworks, and The Art Gallery, Hillborough, all number amongst Dawn's customer base.

Since graduating from the Belfast College of Art in the early eighties, Dawn has established herself as one of Northern Ireland's leading textile artists. Best known for her wall pieces, she works in a variety of media including fine art. mixed media and soft furnishings. Her reputation and design flair have also seen her commissioned for conture pieces by the cognoscenti.

Dawn works to commission and produces working drawings for you to preview before she starts on the final piece. To date she has created heirloom embroidered linen christening robes, many one-off silk wedding gowns, evening dresses, wall hangings and also ecclesiastical church banners. Imagination is the only limit to her work. 

To find out more about her work or to discuss couture commissions feel free to contact Dawn directly.