I am a contemporary mixed media artist based near Exeter in Devon and offer:

  • Beautiful soulful paintings to enhance your home and bring you lasting joy

  • Short courses and workshops (I am qualified to teach adults and children)

  • Commissions - contact me to discuss a custom made piece

  • Artist collaborations

BACKGROUND

My creative journey began at Winchester School of Art where I studied printed textile design and gained a B.A.Hons degree. In my final year I won a prestigious print award which led to some exciting opportunities in designing printed textiles for several top-end fashion houses.

I later went on to join a renowned London furnishing fabrics and wallpaper studio as part of the design team. Being part of the interior design industry was an amazing experience and fascinating work, involving lots of travel and interesting research which I loved.

However, I had an ultimate dream which was to one day establish my own art studio and have the freedom to develop my own original paintings. A dream which I have now, finally achieved.

With family roots in the West Country, I moved to Devon where I paint and teach from my home studio.

MY CREATIVE PROCESS

My work is inspired by nature. Living near the coast, I am surrounded by beauty. Walking and observing is part of my daily practice: rocks, shells, the sky, quirky boats, and colourful buoys, or plant life and florals on countryside woodland walks are just a few of my painting inspirations. As the weather and seasons change, every day offers different views and ideas.

My style is exploratory and continues to evolve. I am a mixed media painter and in my process I often incorporate collaged elements and texture. My current work is mostly non-representational, and I work intuitively to capture the essence of a moment or feeling. I create compositions instinctively, building layers using a variety of brushes and tools. My pieces reveal unique marks and detail along with a carefully considered colour palette.

Through my paintings, I aim to convey the small awe and wonder moments of life.