ABOUT

I am a self-taught artist and work almost full time from my home studio in Hertfordshire. When not in the studio I work part-time as a hairdresser and am also a pet bereavement support volunteer with the Blue Cross. 

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There is quite an eclectic feel to my art as I constantly transition from one medium and style to another. 

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I am often drawn to featuring animals in my art. When doing animal portraits using high quality lightfast artist pencils, I strive to create realism and love working on their eyes. I feel the eyes give an insight into the animal and brings the portrait life. When animals find their way into my painting there is often a touch of make believe, a link to the magical world I lived in as a child when your imagination could run free. 

I love creating semi-abstract atmospheric land and seascapes. Working mainly in watercolour for these I gain a sense of calm as the loose and simplistic image gains depth and emotion that engages with people on a personal level, allowing each person to conjure their own story.

 

My art came to the forefront of my life again during the pandemic, lockdown gave me the opportunity to throw myself into my art. It actually started when people were placing Teddy bears in their windows for local children to spot as they went on their permitted daily walks. Due to my dogs love of anything cuddly I could not do this so started paintings teddies on my windows. This developed to painting different scenes that would change weekly. 

I truly believe that  art is a journey of discovery that never ends.
I became a member of the longstanding Herts Visual Arts, and by artworld expanded.  The support from this local art community has helped me continue to push the boundaries of my work and my enjoyment of it