About Vicki Shortt
My Story
Vicki has always been inspired by nature, particularly colour and texture. Even as a small child she was fascinated by pattern and detail. These passions continue to direct her work today. Using her own paintings as the basis for her designs, she seeks to transform a simple landscape into something much more meaningful – a lasting memory of a special scene or location, with a touch of artistic licence!
Vicki says: “Realising the potential of this physical body of work was a hugely exciting moment. I initially designed a range of small batch homewares and art prints by manipulating my hand painted creations into the digital form of shapes and letters. But I soon started to experiment by creating buildings and landmarks.”
Continuing to push the boundaries of the software she uses, Vicki has developed a collection of digital collage landscapes and landmarks from across the UK. By building unusual colour and texture into each layer, Vicki’s designs not only capture of the essence of a place, but also the emotional resonance is has for those who have experienced it.
Vicki loves nothing more than indulging her love of history and travel as she researches and delves into all corners of this wonderful country, recreating and reimagining places of special significance for her customers!
Environmental Considerations
From the very start, Vicki has been conscious of trying to minimise waste.
Commenting, Vicki says: ” I have always been a reuser, repurposer and recycler and am always joking on social media that every nook and cranny of my house is jammed with ‘saved’ gift wrap and packing materials. My mum has always done this, I do it, and so do many of my friends. In fact, something I use to decorate a friend’s gift will often find its way back to me to be reused again and again.”
Vicki adopts this same principle into the business and reuses boxes and packaging, aiming to reduce the need for new items to do the same job.
What Else?
When she does get some ‘outside’ time – away from the confines of her desk – Vicki loves the British countryside, whether this be on foot, by bike or on horse back. Watching the seasons change is a source of constant inspiration for her.
Reflecting on her business, she says: “I am incredibly lucky to be supported by the most wonderful human – my husband, Steve. Not only has he encouraged me to do this from day one, but has used his own skills as a photographer and web developer to help me get to where I am today.”
