Deeply inspired by the surrounding Dorset landscape, I often works en plein air, relishing the immersive experience of capturing a sense of place directly from nature.

Working predominantly in oils, my current practice centres on the visual and emotional tension between scale and subject. My large-scale paintings of small, often posthumously depicted wildlife examine the overlooked and fragile elements of the natural world, presenting them as monumental and reverent. Through the interplay of expressive, confident brushwork and delicate forms, my work engages themes of impermanence, mortality, and ecological awareness. By elevating these ephemeral creatures into iconic representations, I invite viewers to reflect on the transient beauty of life and our deeper connection to the environment we inhabit.

I studied BA (Hons) Fine Art at Hull School of Art and completed Postgraduate studies in Art & Design Education at Goldsmiths College, University of London. 

Before dedicating myself fully to professional practice as an artist, I spent 28 years as an art educator, holding senior roles including Head of Art and Head of Creative & Expressive Arts. This extensive teaching career continues to inform my reflective and process-driven approach to painting.