FAQs

What Inspires You?

My artistic inspiration is broad, but frequently I’m inspired by nature or by encounters with other people. I keep a journal and write down snippets of the day that stand out for me. It might be as simple as a conversation or a feeling being in good company. Months or even years later I might want to express with paint my memory of that occasion. Often it’s the sounds I associate with it that I’m recreating in oils. Sometimes I paint in response to music or poetry.

Did you study fine art at university?

Actually, my undergraduate degree was in law! I went on to complete two Master’s degrees after that as I was fascinated by medical law. After my training though I changed path and worked for several years heading up the Public Relations teams in different London firms. Eventually I realised I really wanted to pursue a creative life. I made the switch a few years ago and have never looked back.

What materials do you use?

I use a variety of oil paints, but I prefer Michael Harding paints. There’s something wonderfully ‘bright’ about the colours, they really are one of the finest. I prefer painting on panels and occasionally paint on aluminium. I have recently tried painting on copper panels, which I like very much. I feel it gives a burnished quality to the completed piece.

What about your painting process?

As I mentioned above, I keep a written journal, but I also keep a visual notebook. I use a ‘watercolour journal’ to keep track of interesting colours and forms. Once that has dried I write other recollections directly on the watercolour paintings. For me, it’s a great way of keeping track, and it’s a cathartic way to process my day. It may be many months later that I use these as reference materials for an abstract oil painting.

Do you offer prints as well as originals?

I do offer high-quality prints as well as original paintings. Please send me an email and I can then find out exactly what you’re looking for in terms of dimensions and turnaround time.