I can't remember a time when I wasn't being creative. As a child I was always happy with either a jigsaw or a packet of crayons and a colouring-in book.

Throughout school, I enjoyed art with success therefore it seemed a natural progression to pursue my talent and interest from GCSE onto A’ Level. I undertook a BTEC Foundation course in art and design at Harrogate College where I was encouraged to experiment in painting, printmaking, photography and fashion design. At this time, my passion for painting and drawing floundered and my interest in fashion emerged. I completed my BA Hons Degree in Fashion Design at Salford University in 2001.

Having moved to Harrogate from Knaresborough and spending 4 unfulfilled years in retail management, I embarked upon a total career change and qualified as a Teacher of Art in 2007 teaching 11-18 year olds. I have been privileged to work alongside talented art teachers and students alike, a constant source for inspiration and to learn new techniques. I left teaching in May 2014 to pursue my art career.

Alongside bringing up my young family, I currently work as an artist where I live in Harrogate. Working predominantly in oil, I paint mainly figurative landscapes and frequently work on privately commissioned pieces. Please see 'commission a painting'.

My inspiration.....

I paint places I know, places I love, have memories of and connections with, predominantly in and around North Yorkshire. I like to bring reality to these settings through observing relationships and everyday situations and being true to life. My work is aimed at those people who can laugh at themselves, those who can recognise themselves in the paintings, or someone else close to their heart.