I am a contemporary acrylic and mixed media artist. My creative techniques have evolved over many years. With both of my parents having an artistic flair, I was heavily influenced by their enjoyment of the subject and soon inherited their passion.
I began attending art classes when I was young and have continued to study art throughout my life.
Portraiture has always been my first love, with semi-abstract works another favourite. Over the years I have experimented with various media, but currently, I find that acrylic paint and mixed media suit my way of working.
I draw inspiration from textured materials / structures that have stood the test of time, such as historic, weathered buildings and rusty metal work. Other influences are the intricacies of nature: woodgrain, autumn leaves and seedpods, plants, and water.
Over recent years my style has become much more experimental and free. I love to manipulate space by overlaying shapes, switching around foreground and background, and creating depth using pattern and design.
Colour is a vital element of my work. Generally, I find using a palette of blues/greens and oranges/reds side by side very satisfying to the eye and these combinations feature heavily in my paintings.
Exhibitions to date :
Harrow Art Centre, Hatch End:-
1. Group - Portraiture Exhibition
2. Group - Portraiture Exhibition
3. Group - Drawing and Painting , Skills and Experimentation Exhibition - 6th -11th March 2024
Ahimsa Cafe, Pinner :- Solo exhibition of portraiture, semi-abstract scenes and still-life and abstract animals - January - June 2024
New Exhibition
Artistsmeet Gallery, Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth, Herts:-
Joint exhibition - I will be exhibiting a selection of Artworks from 11th July - 26th September 2024
Original paintings, prints and cards will be on sale.
Original paintings, Giclee prints on Fine Art paper and Giclee prints on stretched Art Canvas can be ordered.
