Woodberry Designs

My name is Kerryanne English and I am the designer behind the labels Woodberry Designs & Shabby Art Boutique.

My home studio is in a beautiful coastal town in New South Wales, Australia. I live here with my husband of over 20 years, our two teenage daughters and my studio buddies ~ Gypsy and Milly.

I am passionate about art and craft and find inspiration in all facets of my life. Being creative is what makes me... ME. 'Handmade' is an important aspect of my life. I try to live a simple and relaxed lifestyle where the basic fundamentals of making, baking and creating are a part of my everyday life.

Right now I'm loving all things white, vintage, French and romantic. When designing my latest collection of patterns I’ve taken into consideration that most creative people are these days multi skilled. Gone are the days when we described ourselves as a knitter/sewer/painter. For most, our repertoire of craft skills is extensive, so with this in mind, I have designed patterns that use a variety of mediums and techniques including sewing, painting, stitching and paper craft.

Most importantly, my designs come from the heart. These new designs are items I’d put in my own home or be proud to give as a gift. I’m working with materials that make my heart sing and I hope that shows through in my designing. As always, the designs will reflect my love of all things pretty, romantic, vintage... & a little shabbiness thrown in the mix too.

So, that's where I am at right now. The more technical stuff follows....

After completing a tertiary arts course in the early 1980’s, I pursued an arts based career which has spanned 28 years. I set up my own studio in 1992 and have worked fulltime as a professional home based artist ever since.

Over the past 19 years I have released 200+ original designs as instructional pattern packets. More than 40 of those projects have been published in leading Australian craft and decorative painting magazines. I've also had several ‘Artists Profiles’ feature in Handmade magazine, Australian Country Craft magazine and Australian Fine Art and Decorative Artists magazine. I opened my web store in 2002 as an outlet for selling my artwork, pattern packets and books and now ship both locally and internationally.

For the past 9 years I have also enjoyed the opportunity of teaching in my own studio, at workshops and conventions. I get a lot of satisfaction watching others being creative and inspired. I am a member of the Society of Decorative Painters in the USA as well as several Australian artist groups. I'm also a DecoArt Helping Artist and a member of the Loew-Cornell Teacher-Designer program in the US.

My journey in art has taken different routes throughout my career. I've reached a stage now where I feel comfortable with what I do. I don't try to be like others or follow trends - I just do what appeals to me!! Thankfully so far, it has also appealed to many of you too. I hope you find inspiration and creative spirit as you wander through my web store.

Hugs ~ Kerryanne