My mixed media paintings and collages feature flowers, birds, local landscapes and my travels, and reflect my love of nature and the calm, restorative feeling it brings. Windy walks, home life, my garden, birds, flowers, plants and the changing seasons all inspire and influence my work.

I enjoy experimenting with a variety of materials, mediums and tools, often using still life or my sketchbooks and photos as starting points. I start by applying layers of acrylic paints and inks using a variety of brushes and spatulas, and then draw with paint, ink or pastel, adding cut or torn hand-decorated collage papers, often layering text, thread and recycled fabrics too. I also enjoy making colourful merino wool felt fabrics to cut and sew into small gifts and decorations which I embellish with embroidery, woollen tweeds, vintage silk and cottons, haberdashery and buttons.

I studied Textile Design at Brighton Polytechnic and the Royal College of Art in the 1980's and worked in the textile industry before completing a teacher training course. 

I work from a studio at the top of my garden in Odiham, Hampshire,

take part in Open Studios and local events and run regular art classes and workshops.