I grew up in Manchester and lived in Oxfordshire and France before moving to York. 

I developed my love of colour and texture from observing the striking colours found in nature and the natural textures in architecture and fabrics. I enjoy the freedom and creativity of painting as a contrast to my day job as an academic and it gives me a space to express the observations I make about our environments and us as humans.

I work using oils, acrylics, pastels and photography. In my paintings I am often inspired my the natural world, using colour and texture to convey what I see and feel. I particularly enjoy exploring how to create different textures. My street photography captures the beauty and strangeness of human life. 

To find out more or discuss commissions, please contact me using the contact form on this site. Alternatively, please feel free to send me a message on instagram or facebook -the links are available at the top of this page.