Biography

Born in 1958 in Hertfordshire, I originally trained as a PA and spent many years working for a Pharmaceutical  Company, then a Solicitor's Office. Later in life, after always being creative, followed my heart, achieving a Degree in 2-Dimensional Design at The University of Hertfordshire. I recently emerged as a Professional Artist and now work from my Studio Loft in a Hertfordshire Village, called Kimpton.

Home is a simple Greek Style which is reflected in my work as is the love of the mediterranean kitchen style garden.  I Love being immersed in nature having spent my whole life cross country running which brings me joy.

Artist's Statement

The feel and style of my work reflects how I like to live, just the simple life.

Often working on several paintings at one time, layers of colour paint textures are built up, then unearthed with mark making. I am attracted to the distressed and unfinished. The odd piece of collage can also be added. Always looking for that abstract connection with blotches & tokens. Expecting nothing grand, just a simple naive composition of flattened shapes often overlaying distressed backgrounds.

simplicity - space - blotches - tokens

Inspired by Artists Jean Michelle-Basquiat for his graffiti style, Patrick Heron for his bold use of colour and Barbara Hepworth for her minimalist sculptures.

UP AND COMING SHOWS

Partisan, York - Spring 2024

Kimpton Art Show, Kimpton, Herts - May 2024

Ayot Art Show, Ayot St. Lawrence, Herts - June 2024

The Chair, Hay-on-Wye - June 17th-23rd 2024 (Solo Show)

PREVIOUS SHOWS

Silson Contemporary, Harrogate - Winter/Spring Show - January 28th 2023 (Group Show) - became a Gallery Artist 2023-2024

Kimpton Art Show, Hertfordshire - 1st May Bank Holiday Weekend 2023

Ayot Art Show, Hertfordshire - June 2023

EXHIBITING - My work sells to individual collectors in the UK and Internationally, plus Interior Designers