Bex Parkin's new silk scarves in tropical style

One can never have too many scarves, especially when packing for a summer get-away, so I welcome British artist Bex Parkin’s beautiful new collection of 100% silk scarves in her tropical illustrated style.

A selection of 100% silk scarves by Bex Parkin.

Bex is well known for her prints of exotic jungles and animals, often with botanical elements, using luxury fabrics with her bold, colourful illustrations.

Bex Parkin's "Prickly Pear" 100% silk scarf.

The idea for the new collection came from wanting to provide an alternative to traditional scarves with fun patterns juxtaposed with quirky images, sometimes seemingly random patterns, other times in symmetrical arrangements.

Bex Parkin's Circus silk scarf.

Bex Parkin's "Cheetah" silk scarf.

As a freelance illustrator and designer, based in rural Staffordshire, Bex had previously worked in various artistic jobs in London but it was her work sourcing vintage and antique textiles for the fashion industry that really sparked off her love of print, pattern and colour.   Bex is also happy to take on commission work.

Each scarf is made in the UK and measures 63cm square and comes in a gift box with a giclee print of the design inside, all available on her website. 

A Botanical Leopard giclée art print by Bex Parkin is shown here.

Tropical theme featuring birds brings vibrant colour into our homes

Chair currently available at Seriously Sofas.

Hitting on the popular dual trends of the moment: birds and tropical for interiors is this swivel chair covered in a tropical-printed fabric - one of the latest from London designer Matthew Wiliamson's Flamingo Club.

Print of hibiscus and hummingbird by Emma Wren.

Now talented artist and illustrator Emma Wren from Suffolk, UK, has just launched a new collection of original prints of vibrant colours that also features the tropical theme with birds.

Originally painted in rich watercolours, inks and gouche her Giclee prints capture every brushmark and texture of the original painting. Available as framed prints or mounted on boards ready to hang.

Pink Flamingo by Emma Wren.

Emma's background is in creative textile and design, with several years industry experience. Upon leaving Winchester school of art, she worked with a number of prestigious companies designing home textiles. Clients have included Prestigious, Graham and Brown and SMD Textiles. Alongside her textile career, Emma is also a Magazine designer and has freelanced for many magazine titles including Living etc, Ideal home, Homes and Gardens, Country Living, Good Housekeeping and House Beautiful.

After taking time off to raise a family, she returned to her love for drawing and painting, concentrating in her love of texture and colour.

Emma now primarily works in soft watercolours and rich oil paints, often manipulating and experimenting with her images in CAD to create new and exciting designs alongside her paintings.

Her portfolio shows some of her latest fineart and prints, which is also available in the online shop.