I am an Artist and Illustrator.  I am particularly excited by idea generation and manipulating materials to share a story or message in a visual way.  This can be created through composing a painting or print or making a three dimensional ‘interactive gallery’ using paper and mixed media.

 

Since graduating from my BA Illustration Honours degree, I have exhibited my paintings across Dorset and took an Artist in Residency in Reading.  I am experienced in teaching a variety of Art, Craft and Design disciplines with Artists from age 7 to adult creators.

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My work has been selected by the Royal Watercolour Society and exhibited at the Bankside Gallery, London.  I have also exhibited at the Mall Galleries, London where my paintings were selected by the Society of Women Artists. 

 

Observational studies from my travels have inspired me to make visual recordings of the architecture in France and Italy where I have explored light, colour, water, and form. 

I love to explore watercolour techniques; using strong pigments and bold washes to create vibrant imagery.  As well as visually describing land and seascapes, I enjoy portraiture and observing the unique structures and characters of human form.

 

My illustrations contain playful imagery which are inspired by proverbs and homophones. I place visual metaphors within my compositions to be discovered by the viewer to promote a theme or play on words, evoking humour in my work.

 

I am currently working on a series of tactile Artist Books that are created to be interactive for the viewer.  Pages extend, slide, and pop up where simple book binding techniques are also used.  The results include ‘portable galleries’ and illustrated sculptures.

 

My own practice also enables me to complete commissions and immerse myself in developing my drawing and painting techniques.  Drawing is an integral element in my work to envisage ideas, build compositions and record my observations.