About Tabby Booth
Tabby Booth, a talented illustrator, honed her craft at Central St Martins, where her unique aesthetic began to emerge. Reknown for her distinctive style that artfully intertwines illustration with elements of traditional folk art painting, Tabby is driven by a deep passion for interior design. She crafts each piece thoughtfully to resonate with that focus. Her artwork often features enchanting themes of the natural world. Whimsical animals, rich folklore, and the mysterious allure of the sea, invite viewers to immerse themselves in a narrative that blends the realms of imagination and reality.
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Cygnets Art and Sailors Jail Gallery
Tabby, in partnership with her husband Hessy, established Cygnets Art School and the enchanting Sailors Jail Gallery. The Gallery is a local place to buy unusual, original artwork, where many artists make up a vibrant community. They currently reside in a charming pink house perched at the top of a scenic hill near Penzance. Together with their two children, Rudy and Ziggy, and their dog, Badger, their home resonates with warmth and creativity.
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Tabby Booth’s Art Narrative
Tabby’s passion for interior design is evident in every piece she crafts, each thoughtfully designed to weave together narratives that celebrate the natural world and human imagination. Tabby infuses her work with rich themes of mythical beasts, folklore, and the mystical allure of the sea, all while echoing the captivating essence of outsider art.
“The best things in life are about contrast, and for me, nothing looks better on a wall than that rich, bold silhouette. It works in any size, colour, and just as well as on its own, combined with other styles and textures. It has the power to transform the character of a space. I love to play around with the juxtaposition of something that looks like an ancient relic, yet with a naive and whimsical element that doesn’t take itself too seriously.”
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Latest Work and Technique
Her latest work draws inspiration from the ancient art of scrimshaw, which involves etching designs into bone and ivory. She reinterprets this tradition with a modern sensibility. Using the sgraffito technique, Tabby layers paint and wax onto wood. Then she carves out intricate details with sharp tools to create richly textured and striking compositions. Each piece is uniquely crafted to blend contemporary artistry with a sense of history and nostalgia.
“I’ve always had an illustrative style and have been a natural designer. I have often felt torn between this and traditional painting, which I also love. For a while, I wasn’t sure if I could do both, but now I believe that the two can work in harmony, and my style binds them together.”
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