Justine Lois Thorpe [1989 ] : local Artistic superstar.
Originally from Cornwall and from an artistic family, Justine [ class of 1989] studied Printed Textiles at Middlesex University gaining her BA (hons). After graduation she was approached by one of the UK’s top textile design studios in London where she soon established herself as one of their most prolific and successful designers.
Justine’s artistic talents span a wide range. She produces designs for both fashion and furnishing fabrics; selling worldwide in the major fashion capitals including New York, Como, Tokyo, Milan and Paris to major companies including H&M, M&S, Next, Monsoon and Laura Ashley, amongst others.
Justine has an established reputation as a professional painter and artist and her work has been exhibited at many galleries all over the UK. She regularly exhibits her work in a number of galleries and receives commissions, most notably for established interior designers and even royalty.
Justine and her work are currently [ November – December 2015] at ‘the Barn’ at Home Farm in Gustard Wood, Herts..