I am a Shropshire based artist and printmaker inspired by the nature, colour and light surrounding me. Encouraged to pick up a pencil again some years ago by a wonderful local artist, I now enjoy working in a variety of different mediums.
 
My current linocut print work explores the use of many applications of thinly applied ink which has been mixed with an ‘extender’ to produce paler and more translucent layers. This produces some more subtle outcomes but also creates its own challenges.
 
Birds remain a strong theme in my work as I am drawn to the distinct lines and shapes of their form. I attempt to capture the essence of each species in my finished pieces.
 
I am also working up a series of prints featuring Koi carp, adapting my printing techniques in an attempt to capture the shapes, colour and flow seen in a Koi pool. This has led me to explore monotype printing, a technique that allows for more spontaneous and gestural mark making.
 
I am an active member of the Association of Animal Artists, currently serving as the association’s treasurer.