About me

“My hand tells me what I’m thinking” Pablo Picasso

Picasso’s words ring so true for me, as the movement of my hands have always been key in my life to communicate to people- both as an artist and in my earlier career when I worked within the Deaf Community as a BSL Sign Language Communicator.

Though I have painted all my life it wasn’t until 2021 that I consciously decided to give up my full-time job and embrace each day as a full time artist. Since then I have exhibited all around the South West of England and specialise in abstract and semi abstract paintings in mixed media.

Based in Gloucester, as a contemporary artist, I strive to interpret the world around me in an emotive and intuitive manner. My process involves using spontaneous marks and lines to convey movement, light, and texture. My work features both fine, delicate layers and sections of heavy texture. I am particularly drawn to Abstract Expressionism, as its emphasis on emotional, spontaneous, and abstract responses aligns closely with my own creative philosophy. Rather than aiming for a realistic depiction of my subject, I seek to express my internal response and emotional connection, hoping viewers will resonate with these feelings.

My time in my studio is a moment just for me to connect to my inner self and find what I want to communicate through my hands - and I am loving learning, reflecting, and exploring; whilst fully embracing my journey as an artist.

“The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from the scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.” Pablo Picasso

Living on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds I am also influenced by the countryside around me, taking visual clues from natures forms, colours, and textures, as well as taking inspiration from the movement of plants. I also have a deep love of language and am constantly inspired by poetry and words, which can be seen in some of my abstract artwork.

My passion for abstract art is because it evokes a pure and instinctive reaction from the viewer. I love that how you apply paint can capture the essence of a scene.

My hopes for the future are to continue to grow as an artist and look for opportunities to exhibited around the UK and Internationally.

For me art and the process of art making is healing and I firmly believe that there is a hidden artist in everyone just waiting to emerge.