My love of nature began at a young age when my parents moved to a farmhouse surrounded by beautiful countryside which became our freedom and our playground. I grew up gazing at the fields and skies, listening to birds and wildlife and observing the changing seasons. I soon became in tune with and in awe of the uplifting colours, sounds and rhythms of nature which are still etched on my memory and this joyful connection I have with nature and beautiful places has stayed with me and has shaped the art I make and the way I live my life. 

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My mixed media paintings and collages feature flowers and foliage tumbling out of vases and jars, fleeting glimpses of birds in woodlands and gardens, big skies and fields, the invigorating energy of windy days, and holidays by the sea. My Dad loved his garden and flowers and as I gained so much knowledge from him my love of gardening and flowers, birds, landscapes and the changing seasons continue to feature in my work. 

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I enjoy using a variety of materials and mediums and tools, with still life or my sketchbooks and photos as starting points. I apply acrylic paints and inks using a big brushes and spatulas, draw freely with paint, ink or pastel, and add layers of cut or torn paper decorated with ink, mono-print, tie-dye, or batik 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, buttons and  haberdashery. 

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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 in my garden in Odiham, Hampshire and take part in Open Studios and local art events and run regular art classes and workshops.