I am an artist, a painter mostly but I also love drawing, printmaking and making books. I make figurative paintings in oils and watercolour, drawn from landscape, objects, interiors and old photographs. I explore themes of place and belonging, transience, light and memory. The exterior world becomes a metaphor for issues such as grief, loss, motherhood and other topics that are close to my own experience.
These themes find their way into the work through loose drawing and painting. Images and scenes are worked in a way that enables meaning to emerge, often holding two polarities together creating tension, whilst attempting to retain a sense of ambiguity. Capturing light, is an ongoing challenge.
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Workshops
I deliver bespoke workshops and one to one sessions in my home studio. Techniques I teach include watercolour painting, landscape painting for beginners and intermediate level, botanical printing, mono printing and bookmaking. I also run one-off watercolour card making sessions for seasonal occasions. Groups are small due to space but friendly with lots of support. I will add a link below to book those on offer soon or please contact me for a private group or one to one tuition.
Arts and Health
My passion alongside my own arts practice is working therapeutically using the arts with a range of people. I have many years of experience delivering arts and health projects in hospitals, homeless projects and mental health settings in the North London and Hertfordshire area. I am now based in Southbourne, Bournemouth and currently work for a local women's charity called Safe and Sound Dorset. I have a diploma in Art Therapy and training in trauma informed arts practice.
