Art and colour inspired me from a very early age but I was encouraged to follow a more academic path through my school education.

I graduated in English and History and initially pursued a career in museum exhibition design. Due to limited opportunities, however, I was forced to move into industry and worked in research and marketing.

Art and design were never far from my mind however and after taking a career break to bring up my family, I returned to University to study Garden and Interior Design, eventually setting up my own design business.

I took early retirement when my dear brother developed a terminal illness and spent time caring for him in his last days. My personal grief helped me to find my way back to fine art. I began taking lessons with Gillian Park at the Art Academy and Joan Lawson at Robinwood Art School - both incredibly inspiring teachers.

Since then I have been developing my work alone, studying short courses at the Glasgow School of Art and Higham Hall in my native Cumbria. In 2023 I was admitted to Ayr Sketch Club as an artist member. I continue to develop my skills and aim to produce art for my own solace and the pleasure of others.