I haven’t always been an artist, but I have always been creative. So I made the decision to finally do what I'd always dreamed of, and learn how to paint. A series of synchronicities led me to study with the world renowned artist, Neil Simone. So taking up my paintbrushes and sourcing my inspiration from my surroundings, dreams and vivid imagination, I began to bring my art to life. Living in the
hidden gem of Nidderdale AONB on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales with her husband Tony and her little dog Kacey, I describe my passion for painting as my own way of pursuing “utopia”. Combining my love of the natural world with the magical and mystical, my art explores how the realism of nature can be woven together with an imaginary world . With this as my motivation, it’s not surprising that I've been described as “an artist whose work has a spiritual force of its own”. I decided to explore the art of painting as a way to share my vision of the natural world’s wonder combined with a creative imagination. So for me as the creator, connecting with collectors who also find my deeply emotive paintings a form of escapism which evoke a sense of peace, harmony and wonder, is a wonderful thing. I paint primarily in my preferred medium of oils, enjoying the way they replicate the vibrant colours of nature and give my art a rich depth and tone. I'm fascinated by the creative process of using layers and glazes to maximise the impact and intensity of colour and light in my paintings. Despite having only fairly recently discovered the challenges of painting, I have begun a journey that has infinite possibilities – and I'm delighted to now be able to share my work with others. You can enjoy my collection of Original Oil Paintings and Signed Limited Edition Giclée Prints on this website. Or view my work in person at the Chapel Gallery in Glasshouses near Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire HG3 5QY
