I'm a visual artist and maker living in Northumberland, UK. Drawing and making are a big part of my life and have been a source of contentment for as long as I can remember. My first group exhibition was while studying Engineering at Durham University. I remember the thrill when I realised that people liked what I did, and strangers bought my artwork. When painting, I generally use acrylics, playing with lines, marks and texture. I relish unexpected colour combinations, often drawing inspiration from weathered surfaces. When making, I love to dismantle and arrange, being drawn to lines, grids and the spaces between things. I’m especially keen on old bits of tools and machines, fastenings, china and glass. Things made with tiny screws, metal and wood which can be endlessly repaired are my favourites as they have embedded authenticity and marks of service.
My background in Occupational Therapy involved breaking down human challenges into manageable parts. This has served me well in my art career, enabling me to facilitate art projects for people with disability and communication challenges. I've exhibited locally and nationally, with work on public display in the North East and held in private collections across the uk and abroad.
