I paint  bold interpretations of the natural world, capturing its     instinct, beauty...its frenzy and tranquillity - my work is a celebration of nature’s resplendence.

The sky features in all of my paintings, as a symbol of ultimate freedom. 

The thought of being truly free, without boundary or limitation is something which I find utterly exhilarating...and it is this aspiration which has shaped my style of painting.

As I explored the concept of freedom within my art practice, I started painting from memories, emotions and desires more so that literal images.

You will see extensive, rich colour palettes, varied textures and strong contrast in light and dark, enabling drama and intensity...the paintings will draw you in and lead your eyes around the canvas, picking up all the intricate details.

Look for the marks which mimic the beat of a bird's wing or the pathway it takes across the sky.

Background

I am a self-taught artist and started my career with portraits, but in recent years my work has centred around landscape painting and now more specifically abstract skyscapes.

I feel most content and at peace when I'm surrounded by nature, so it is no surprise that it also inspires and fuels my creativity.

I grew up with artistic and creative influences on both sides of my family and from an early age showed a flair for art and design.

On leaving school I took up an apprenticeship in furniture design and manufacture in High Wycombe, but in 2004 came back to painting and began taking commissions for pet portraits. 

My portfolio steadily expanded...portraits, landscapes, murals, abstracts. 

I took a break from painting from 2009 to 2015 when I had my two children, but I knew I needed to get back to painting to feel fulfilled, and in August 2018 I held my first solo exhibition.