Meet Olivia Sewell, Artist, Kent

Please introduce yourself.
Hi, I’m Olivia.

Where are you from?
I grew up in West Kent, near Tunbridge Wells. I then spent some time studying in London, a year or two in Byron Bay, a few places in between, before doing a full circle and returning back to Kent.

Where are you based now? 
I live in rural West Kent, just a stone’s throw from Central London – which means we get the best of both worlds!

Describe your art in three words or less
Effortless (even when it isn’t!), bold and playful.

One thing people might not know about your creative outcomes?
In keeping with my brand’s ethos, my prints are all printed on paper made from bamboo. It’s a unique and very eco-friendly paper with a gorgeous tone.

One thing you like to do when you host a dinner party? 
Sharing platters. I’ve got a thing for big beautiful plates and platters. Some new, some found in antique shops or even eBay. I love bringing them out, generously loaded with whatever we’ve cooked and everyone just digs in. Oh and sauces (I love a good sauce on the side - homemade mayo, yoghurt dressing or just a shop bought condiment dolloped into a nice bowl). I’ve also recently stocked up on Fortune Cookies from my favourite Asian supermarket, which is always fun with a coffee after dinner.

And favourite host tip?
Eat outside (but obviously in the UK this is very weather dependant!), nice wine and nice
cheese.