I am so lucky to be living so close to the countryside and sea, in Purbrook, Hampshire and stay in Turkey at least twice a year.  So much of my inspiration to paint sunsets, wildlife and seascapes are because of my lifestyle.

I have always been creative, making novelty cakes, sugarpaste flowers, and using food colourings, oils and watercolours.  But my busy career as a Lecturer and Learning Manager, meant I could not pursue my art career until I retired in 2018.  

Art classes helped me to quickly master new techniques, and my love for acrylics blossomed.  During 2020, I noticed many dog walkers in my area, and started marketing for commissions.  I was delighted to get so many recommendations and repeat business from happy customers.  Some had lost their beloved pet, others wanted a painting for a special present.  I love the way I can make someone extremely happy through my art.  I also love to paint in a relaxed way, so seascapes take me to another level as I let the paint do the work with the blending.  Equally, I enjoy painting landscape scenes of beautiful countryside, particularly where there is a contrast of light and dark, which I try to capture.

As a Member of Portsmouth Art Group I started to enter a few of my paintings and gained a merit for the snow scene shown in my Commissions section.  I was successful in selling one of my paintings in Southern Nature Art exhibition.  As well as sales, I have donated to charity.  My latest donation helped to raise £450 to Pancreatic Cancer Charity.    

If you would like to commission me to paint a precious painting for you, contact me today.