I am a multidisciplinary artist, educator and arts leader whose practice is rooted in careful observation of the natural world. Working across drawing, painting, printmaking and ceramics, I explore the small, fleeting details of the landscape that often pass unnoticed. Birds, weeds, grasses and wild plants feature prominently in my work, reflecting my interest in celebrating the beauty, resilience and significance of subjects that are frequently overlooked or dismissed.

Much of my inspiration comes from my daily journeys through woodland and riverside environments. These regular encounters with nature allow me to observe the subtle rhythms of seasonal change, shifting light and the quiet transformations that occur over time. Through close studies of hedgerows, riverbanks and roadside vegetation, I seek to encourage a deeper appreciation of the richness and complexity that exists within familiar landscapes.

Printmaking forms an important part of my practice. I regularly collect weeds, discarded plant material and unwanted saplings from the landscapes I explore, using them to create monoprints that capture both the physical traces and character of these environments. By transforming plants often regarded as insignificant into both subject matter and mark-making tools, I draw attention to their overlooked beauty and ecological value.

Ceramics provides another means of exploring my connection to the landscape. Through clay, I investigate texture, form and surface, often drawing inspiration from natural structures, seed heads, plant forms and the traces left by weather and growth. The tactile nature of ceramics allows me to engage physically with the themes of resilience, transformation and the passage of time that run throughout my work.

Alongside my landscape-based practice, I maintain a regular life drawing practice and am particularly interested in the relationship between the figure and its environment. Through observational drawing, I explore how people occupy, interact with and are shaped by the spaces around them. This ongoing study informs my understanding of composition, structure and atmosphere, enriching all aspects of my creative practice.

My background in fine art, theatre, set design and prop making continues to influence my work, bringing a strong sense of narrative, composition and visual storytelling. Alongside my artistic practice, I have worked extensively in arts education, championing creativity, curiosity and accessibility within the visual arts.

Recent exhibitions include my solo exhibition, Five Minutes of Green, at The Radlett Centre, which celebrated the beauty found within everyday encounters with the natural world. I am also currently exhibiting as part of Abbey Flyers, with work displayed at Watford Junction Station, bringing contemporary art into a public setting and engaging a wider audience.

Ultimately, my work is a celebration of the unnoticed: the weeds pushing through cracks in the pavement, grasses catching the evening light, birds hidden among branches and the subtle shifts that mark the passage of time. Through drawing, painting, printmaking and ceramics, I seek to reveal the beauty and significance of the overlooked natural world, encouraging others to pause, look closely and reconnect with the landscapes that surround them.