1. What was the first piece of art you remember making?
I remember drawing and painting all my childhood and I have never stopped. I do remember an incident in infant school when the Head teacher made a special point of commenting on one of my drawings which I vividly remember was of people skating....she remarked on my illustration of the skates.
2. If you were an animal, what would you be?
No idea......but I have always said if I had another life I would like to come back as a very loved and pampered domestic cat. I think cats are beautiful, I love the way they move, however, they are ruthless so not sure that would suit me.
3. An indulgence
A warm and sunny holiday in my flat by the Red Sea
4. When making art, what is your biggest mind block?
I am very lucky, as to date, I have never had a “block”. I know I need to be relaxed and in a good space to create, but as my “day job” is commercial design, I had to learn many years ago to keep the creative juices flowing as there were always deadlines to meet.
5. Favourite place in East Finchley?
I lived in East Finchley for 30 years in a beautiful cul-de-sac called Shakespeare Gardens......it has very special memories for me and I miss living there.
6. What inspires you to make more art?
I am very peaceful when I have a paintbrush in my hand, I love the act of painting, mixing colours and creating shapes, I usually listen to music at the same time. So I suppose it’s such a pleasure that I just want to keep making more designs. I find every piece of work a challenge and different from anything else I have ever created before...so I am never bored. As I am a designer by profession I need to work to earn a crust too.
7. How did you get involved in the East Finchley Open?
Many years ago I visited the Brighton Festival and had my first taste of open studios. I was so excited by the whole experience and thought how I would love to open my home if the opportunity ever came my way. In 2004 I received a flyer through my door with information about the first EFO open house exhibitions. Consequently I visited every house and then, at the first art fair in Nov 2004 I made enquiries how to join which I did immediately. I have been very involved ever since.
8. What is your fondest memory of London?
I have lived in London all my life and my memories are too numerous to mention.....this is a really hard question. I know one of my favourite places is Kenwood on Hampstead Heath, so I guess some of my fondest memories were the picnic concerts many years ago (when anyone could just turn up, lay down a rug and enjoy the occasion), especially if there were fireworks.
9. What are you doing at the moment?
I am a freelance textile designer by profession so I am always working on the next design collection.
I also have just completed a new furnishing fabric collection which is being exhibited in Germany and I paint silks for the EFO and I am just starting to think about new work for the Open in the summer.
I am a freelance textile designer by profession so I am always working on the next design collection.
I also have just completed a new furnishing fabric collection which is being exhibited in Germany and I paint silks for the EFO and I am just starting to think about new work for the Open in the summer.
10.Where in Social Media can people find you? (Facebook, twitter..)
I am also on Facebook: Ann Froomberg Hand Painted Silks
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