My work stems from a love of the land nurtured by my grandparents in the Lake District, far from London where I grew up. I paint from the heart and focus on light and shapes that catch me. Pathways appear and take me through trees, rocks and hills. I work from sketches and like working outdoors when it’s possible. I use photos to remind me of colours if I have not caught them at the time. Some of my works express my deep concern for the devastation of climate change and the challenges we face at present all over the world. My life drawings inform the poses in figurative work in larger land works. I use oil and cold wax to produce many thin layers of paint that are removed to expose colours beneath creating depth and richness of colour.
I have exhibited and sold work as a member of Eye Arts Guild and Blaxhall Drawing Group. In 2023 I was chosen to be the resident artist in Halesworth Gallery ‘Art Out’ in shops and businesses in the town. I also showed and sold work in ‘Artistree’ exhibition in Thorington. I have exhibited at Holton Lodge Barn, Snape Malting, and The Barn Grundisburgh. This year I will be exhibiting at Blackthorpe Barns as part of Artworks and at Holton Lodge Barn, and Framlingham Theatre.
