Sue Holman

Sue Holman is an artist and relief printmaker living and working in Devon. Her prints and lampshades make beautiful pieces for interiors and we can advise on designs and colour combinations to add a pop of colour or blend beautifully with existing schemes.

Her shade designs are made from lino blocks which she sculpts and moulds into a shape which is botanical in theme, abundant and voluptuous. Her lino cut prints sit on a mixed media abstraction, making each piece of work a unique artisan piece. Colour is crucial. It is used to enhance, suggest and often refer back to the heart of the work.

Switching on the light in the lampshade creates another layer and dynamic. The colours come alive, iridescent and glowing, revealing texture and background brush marks and other layered painting. Generally, colours are bold but the white or sometimes gold ink creates a softness, mood and moonlit feel.

All the lampshades are rolled by hand. The cut and size of the shade is carefully considered to create the greatest impact from the artwork and the colours. Bases are selected to complement the shade. The lamps are all constructed with professionally-approved fire retardant material. The flex is carefully chosen for a good colour match and style.