My fascination with the underwater world began long before I ever put on a scuba tank. Childhood trips to the beach and countless hours wandering through aquariums sparked an early curiosity, but learning to scuba dive in my late twenties changed everything. Suddenly, I wasn't looking into another world... I was immersed in it.
Every dive revealed something extraordinary. Towering coral bommies, delicate sea fans, curious octopuses, graceful jellyfish and fish adorned with patterns more intricate than anything I could imagine. The deeper I explored, the more I realised nature didn't need embellishment. The real underwater world was already full of wonder.
Salty & Sassy: An Underwater Affair celebrates that hidden beauty through flowing movement, layered textures and hand-illustrated marine life inspired by my experiences beneath the surface. From the playful curiosity of Inkognito, Current Mood and Coy Koi, to the elegant Art Deco influences woven through Shore Thing, every pattern captures a small glimpse of the ocean's endless personality.
While the artwork leans into sophistication, the collection couldn't resist a little Vintage Pug Mamma sass. After all, when sea creatures have this much character, it feels only natural to let them show it.
Above all, I hope this collection reminds people that some of nature's greatest treasures lie just beneath the surface, waiting to be discovered. If it inspires someone to pause, look a little closer, or perhaps even explore that remarkable hidden world for themselves, then I've achieved exactly what I set out to create.
