"My studio is based in the old Dairy of our family farm in Cheshire.  This room housed two large milk tanks 8 years ago and gallons of fresh milk which we collected in a metal churn as and when we needed it.  Now it is a cosy den where I spend many hours into the night working to commission and for exhibition.  

The studio has different identities depending on what time of day it is.  Often it's buzzing late at night when the interruptions stop and there is a special atmosphere where I can really focus and make good progress.  Friends often visit the studio and its popular for late night socials.  

Music is essential to the everyday working process.  My collection is eclectic, mostly electronic and motivational.  I have a variety of good lights and heaters to keep the room warm, a good range of thermal clothing, wool hats and fingerless gloves, but I am used to being chilly in the day time, warm in the evening.  My studio is a special place where I spend the majority of time alone, it's my place of work, where ideas are realised and I spend long physical and intense hours stitching and painting.  Its an amazing privilege to be an artist and working in a place packed with Gardiner family farming history of 5 generations.  It is essential for me to have this special place, a place where I can make ideas happen."