About
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I am a self-taught Birmingham artist, now living and working in West London, creating vibrant works on cotton paper using emulsions. My art draws inspiration from retro floral textiles, vintage and mid-century aesthetics, alongside the world around me. When I'm not painting, I'm an independent art teacher for primary age children, introducing my students to a diverse range of cultures, genres, and time periods; this in itself brings new ideas and inspiration for my work.
My paintings explore different themes, all deeply tied to nostalgia from my life and identity. The vibrant and colourful works evoke personal memories and experiences, from florals and birds to food.
One of the most important influences and feelings I get of nostalgia comes from my grandparents’ home and garden. Their retro and warm home was a constant place that filled me with comfort throughout my childhood and much of my adult life. My love for colour began with my grandma’s multi-coloured plastic curtains and what they concealed. Behind those curtains and under the stairs was a dresser filled with dried food, canned goods, sweet treats, and treasures. The brightly coloured labels and iconic logos sparked my passion for pop art, which continues to influence my paintings today. My grandma’s love and knowledge of textiles, particularly Laura Ashley floral designs, and my grandpa’s love for the garden and birds, are clearly reflected in my artwork.
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Secondary, and perhaps my biggest influence and the most encouraging to my practice, is my mother's love for interior design and art, which she gently and unconsciously passed on to me. The quote and works of William Morris, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful,” was displayed in my mother's bathroom, bringing a sense of calm and warmth to my life and then later in my approach when creating my own home. Now I found I incorporated Morris's botanical art shapes into my practice.
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During lockdown, my art journey began, and with emulsion easily accessible, it sparked my affinity for its domesticity and interior-ready palettes. I enjoy the large pre-mixed palette and the speed at which it dries. I paint on handmade rag cotton papers, which offer a wonderfully textured, woollen surface and rough edges. The journey of the handmade paper from India gives my paintings extra character and strength.
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Painting is my meditative escape from the chaos of the world and my own moods. It provides me with a sense of control, reflected in my compositions and neat edges between the colours and shapes but with the contrast of the textured cotton paper and its ragged edges.
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I hope my paintings encourage my viewer to reflect, smile and enjoy. To bring joy and colour into their homes, allowing their memories to surface, offering them their own comfort and sense of nostalgia.
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"Celia's work is gaining recognition in London's art scene and beyond, featuring in exhibitions, online shows, and various collaborations. Her original works on paper have become a starting point for interior designers and sparking deeper conversations about the viewers memories and emotions."
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"Celia's striking pieces feature bold floral motifs, enriching colour, radiating energy and joy."
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"Celia's work is instantly uplifting - vibrant, colourful and always a favourite with gallery visitors. Her paintings are easy to imagine in many different styles of home and interior, which is why they connect with such a wide range of people." - Alice Titschall - Gallery Manager, Tom Cox Gallery, London
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Current Shows and Exhibitions
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​​​Clayton Hotel Chiswick - Chiswick Calendar Winter exhibition, celebrating local artists and photographers.
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Large Framed works Currently available to see and buy, The Old Cinema, Chiswick High Road, West London & small works on paper Mother Rugger, Brentford, London.
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Past Solo Shows
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2025
A Sense of Control, Mother Rugger Gallery, London
Postroom Café, London
2024
Unashamedly Colourful, Mother Rugger Gallery, London
Memories in Colour, The Old Cinema, London
2020
Post Room Café, London
Selected Group Exhibitions & Fairs
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2025
Tom Cox Gallery, London (Winner of 2025 Open Call Exhibtion)
Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead, London
Maza Art, London
W4 Art & Design Fair, London
Artists at Home, Open Studio, West London
Stem & Vines Pop-Up Gallery, London
Decorative Fair, Spring, Battersea, London
Clayton Hotel Spring Exhibition, Chiswick Calendar
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2024
Women in Art, London
Artists at Home, Open Studio, West London
W4 Art & Design Fair, London
Decorative Fair Spring & Winter, Battersea, London
Clayton Hotel Spring & Winter Exhibition, Chiswick Calendar
Winter Exhibition with Thrown Contemporary Nov 23-Jan 24
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2023
W4 Art & Design Fair, London
Artists at Home, London
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2022
W4 Art & Design Fair, London
Artists at Home, London
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2021
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London
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Representation
Art & Eye Advisories, 2025–present
Carrie Scott & Seen Art, 2025–present
Emily Hadley & No. 13 Gallery, 2025–present
The Old Cinema, 2023–present (currently top-selling contemporary
artist)
Mother Rugger Gallery, Brentford, London.
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Achievements, Commissions & Press
Book cover commission for Wendy Cope Poems (to be published 2026)
Artwork auctioned with Fielding Auctioneers for War Child, 2024 & 2025
Artwork selected to represent Chiswick Flower Market (billboards, London Transport, public spaces)2021–2022
Featured in Home & Garden Magazine
Featured in The English Home Magazine
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