I studied Art and Design at colleges in Hertfordshire and London, but after a few years working in the commercial world of graphic design I made a career change and left Art behind.

 Then I moved to Cornwall and, perhaps due to the beautiful location, I’ve returned  to my artistic roots and started painting over the last couple of years.  In addition to my own painting,  I run art workshops in the winter for adults and an art club for children in the school terms.

 In my work I try to capture my subject with realism, but also retain some of the vibrancy and emotions experienced when you are actually observing the subject, creating an image which has both figurative elements and elements of abstraction. I love the chaos of the natural environment and the interplay of light, dark and colour.