Originally from London, I completed my BTEC Foundation at Wimbledon School of Art and Design before going on to study BA Textiles at Norwich School of Art. This was a great opportunity to explore a wider range of creative processes that gave a new depth to my love of painting and drawing.
I went on to work at the New Grafton Gallery Barnes, London where I was involved in curating shows and managed the day to day running of the gallery. Working there was a lively, rich and insightful experience. In my spare time I focused on my own painting where my love and fascination with light and landscape grew and grew.
I have always loved being outside and in nature and if I could spend all my time outdoors I probably would! Always looking, always absorbing what surrounds me I am in constant awe and wonderment of the beauty of the sky and the land - ever changing. In a sense when I paint, I am trying to pause and share these moments and experiences.
More recently I have become particularly drawn to early morning light. The delicate, transient quality makes it all the more special and the gentle pastel hues of golds and pinks feel magical.
Cheltenham has now been my home for 17 years and I have become very fond of my surroundings which is reflected in my work. Many of my landscape paintings are local. I have painted the farm on Leckhampton Hill in different seasons, times and weathers five times! It fascinates me how much these elements change it.
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