I am an artist based at Weedon Bec Ordnance Depot, where I have my studio surrounded by the site's rich history.
A Northamptonshire native, I honed my artistic skills through academic study in the county before expanding my creative horizons in the United States at the Minnetonka School of Art.
While living in Minnesota I developed a deep appreciation for colour and form, particularly through abstract art, successfully exhibiting and seeing my work in homes across the Midwest.
A further relocation to Canada enabled me to engage with the art community in Ontario, where I taught Art across the Province. My creative work was inspired by the natural grandeur of the badlands and Niagara escarpment, contrasted with the cityscape of Toronto.
I work across multiple mediums including acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolour, pencils, and pen and ink drawings, constantly exploring new techniques. My passion for art extends beyond my own practice and I have volunteered with art groups in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, sharing experiences with fellow artists and promoting the idea that creativity is for everyone.
'I wanted to share in artistic form the wonderful locations, key historic events and people in Northamptonshire. After lots of research I created a cartoon-inspired collection of images and combined them into a single work: Historic Sites of Northamptonshire.'
This piece is available as a limited-edition giclée print and handmade cards. Giclée printing ensures exceptional quality, using pigment-based inks and archival materials to produce vibrant, long-lasting prints that faithfully preserve the detail and depth of the original artwork. It is part of a broader series celebrating the history of Northamptonshire, focused on specific locations and time periods, and reflecting my commitment to bringing the region's stories to life through art.
Abstract art is often misunderstood. I began, as most artists do, with watercolour and highly detailed traditional work. Moving into oils and acrylics opened up a new creative freedom. The layering, the colour combinations, and the ability to explore form without restraint brought an excitement that traditional approaches hadn't offered.
Abstract is not easy, and it is not simply throwing paint at a canvas. There is considerable effort and thought behind every piece, in the structure, the layering, and the relationship between colours. I am frequently asked by fellow artists for guidance on approaching abstract work, and I find that beginning with simple still life exercises is one of the most effective ways to help others discover their own abstract voice.