Model, artist, sometimes performer and designer. Other descriptions could well include hair dye enthusiast (except supermarket-box black, that makes my head itch), high heel fetishist and 80s fangirl. I have a BSc (hons) degree in Natural Sciences, with my main subjects being Biology/Ecology with a bit of Archaeology thrown in. I love studying and keeping insisting I will return to the world of academia someday to complete my Masters degree. But then again I thought I would be bored of the modelling thing a long time ago but I've been doing it for almost 8 years now (professionally/full-time for 3.5 of those) and still enjoying being shot and hopefully providing inspiration!
I was born and raised in Newcastle (or more specifically, at the end of Hadrian's Wall) and was based out of London until the summer of 2009. After that I spent a year or so as a travelling model; I absolutely love to visit new places and travel regularly throughout Europe and further. In July 2011 I began the process of immigrating to the the USA and am currently based out of Los Angeles, California. Though I am still travelling as much as ever and am planning on making frequent visits to the UK/Europe and elsewhere. You can see my upcoming whereabout on the calendar page...
My main areas of experience are alt and avant garde fashion, editorials, catalogues & look books; hair modelling and lingerie/corsetry (I can tight-lace down to 20" with specialist corsets). I'm inspired by anything a bit unusual, creative, avant garde, strong colours, makeup and styling etc, particularly where I am able to play a character and have some involvement in the creative process.
Perhaps a little less well-known to people who found me through my latex/fashion/avant garde imagery, but I also love art nude work, most often without any makeup or clothing at all, up mountains, in rivers, on sharp rocks, 0C to +40C, bent and contorted and generally suffering in the name of art! I have been lucky enough to work world-wide in this genre in places as diverse as Portugal, Germany, Italy, Norway, Hong Kong, USA (California), the Isles of Scilly to the Scottish Highlands and pretty much every in the UK in between! You can view more of my art nude work in my galleries here (in the studio) and here (on location).
I do a bit of art direction, makeup and wardrobe styling when I can fit it in, quite a few of my favourite images are self-styled! I am very excited to be working in collaboration with the new Miss X Aesthetic Industries makeup range, as well as having modelled recently for Sugarpill Cosmetics. I regularly use both of their products when I do my own makeup. I have an extensive wardrobe of shoes, corsets (20") and outfits from many designers specialising in high-end latex/steampunk/avant garde/ fashions.
Proud to be sponsored non-exclusively by latex designer and corsetier Lady Lucie, bespoke shoe maker Fabulously Fetish and jewelry designer Bionic Unicorn - thankyou so much for your support!
In addition to my photographic modelling work, I also do a fair bit of runway, shows, stage performance and video work. In particular I am usually involved in all the main UK hairdressing shows/competitions, such as the Wella Trend Vision awards, Salon International, L'Oreal Colour Trophy etc. I've shot a couple of video advertisements for TIGI Bedhead/TIGI Colour and a lot of smaller videos/web-based promos for companies such as Maya Hansen & Alt Exclusive.
In April 2008 I became a member of the Bloody Crumpets and joined Emilie Autumn on stage as part of her European Asylum Tour. It was a great experience! I'm also a regular on stage at the world's leading fetish club, Torture Garden, modelling for fashion showcases and performances for designers such as Freyagushi and Lacing Lilith. I recently walked for emminent Japenese designer h.NAOTO at Club Nokia in Los Angeles as part of the Yoshiki Foundation's charity event. I have a selection of images and a couple of videos of my stage and video work here...
I also enjoy turnip farming, writing 'about me' sections and being beaten about the head with a rusty dessert spoon.
