My background is in 3-dimensional design, specialising in ceramics and surface pattern. After working in industry for almost a decade, I had the opportunity to change direction and focus on painting, whilst also teaching mature students part time. This necessitated covering a wide range of ever-changing subject matter and techniques.

My initial training taught me the importance of close observational drawing, helping me to capture the essence of a subject, plus the value of developing craft-based skills.

At the moment, my chosen medium is Lino Printing, in which I use colour, texture and pattern to translate the everyday things I see into meaningful images.