I was born in Croydon, Surrey in 1965 and soon developed the desire to draw and paint on everything much to the dismay of my parents! My earliest recollections of being fascinated by paint and colour were at my parents' white kitchen table where I used to drop liquid paints into water droplets that I had scattered across the table. I used to love watching the colours merge and swirl around and from there on I was hooked.
During my teenage years I continued to develop my painting skills and finished my 'A' Level art qualifications a year earlier than expected. After leaving school I joined the Family business and learnt learnt the craft of leather repairs. I continued for 17 years whilst still immersing myself in my passion to paint in my spare time and was delighted to win the winsor and Newton award at Westminster Galleries at the first S.A.A exhibition. I was also selected by the Society of Wildlife Arists to exhibit at their annual exhibitions at the Mall Galleries in London.
When my Father retired in 2001 I decided to move to Norfolk as I was attracted by the big open skies and the unspoilt coastline. I became a professional painter and held exhibitions throughout the country and taught art classes for several years.
I returned to Kent in 2008, so that I could care for my Father as his health had deteriorated and I continued to paint when time allowed.
Since my Father has now sadly passed away I have relocated to Devon, a beautiful county which provides me with renewed painting inspiration.
I am currently learning coloured pencil drawing techniques and belong to the Bonny Snowdon ignite membership...I'm also learning some wonderful watercolour techniques from Dylan Scott Pierce. I love learning and experimenting with different mediums and strive to learn as much as possible so that I can truly express my love of the natural world around me.