Pastel, oil, mixed media and watercolour artist based in the Highlands
My art career started quite early, when at the age of three I was caught by my father in what he described as an “artistic mood” swirling my mother’s bright red lipstick over a newly decorated wall in their bedroom! Therefore, it was no surprise to them when I announced I was going to study fashion, clothing and textile design at Canterbury College of Art. The 4 year course gave me a great foundation into understanding colour texture and the body form. After college, I was invited by Jane Asher to illustrate her book on fancy dress costume. I loved meeting Jane and her family and felt I was on my way as an artist and designer. I particularly loved textile design, so after I completed my course, I went on to study interior design and have spent the last 38 years in this practice. It was only after my move to Scotland in 2014, as a “lifestyle change” that I finally made time for art. The wonderful countryside is my inspiration. I love to watch the change in colour as the seasons turn. I walk with my camera taking photographs of whatever catches my eye. I sometimes paint from those photographs or from memory depending on the materials I am using. I paint in oil, watercolour pastel and mixed media. More recently I have dabbled in digital art.