ABOUT ME

For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed the creative things in life.

Having successfully completed a degree in art and dance some years ago and later, a qualification in education and teaching, I now enjoy combining my work as an artist and teaching art to others. While my focus in on art, I do still dance whenever I can too!

Over several years I have put a lot of thought into developing a range of art and craft courses and workshops for adults and children to enjoy and currently, I offer a variety of classes from collage to watercolour, acrylics and oils to mixed media. I’m often thinking about new creative ideas for workshops too so always check what’s coming up! I even taught online during the Covid 19 lockdown period; therapeutic drawing and painting classes to a group with the mental health organization Mind.

Now based in West Sussex, I am inspired by the surrounding area, focusing on the natural world. I love being immersed in nature - painting en plein air. I love painting outside with other people too and enjoy this as an active member of the Brighton Painting Group and the Worthing Painting Group.

I find creating art continues to be magical and therapeutic. It can also sometimes be challenging - and that’s all part of the wonderful journey!

ACHIEVEMENTS

I was delighted to be Shortlisted for the Skyway Open Art Competition 2026, which featured my artwork “Summer Hills” in the accompanying exhibition.

In 2025 I was proud to be voted the Winner of the Public Vote Overall Art at the West Sussex Art Society’s annual art exhibition.

IN THE PRESS

I have been featured artist in Inside Shoreham & Southwick magazine - click HERE to see the article on page 37, and in the November 2024 Shoreham Art Gallery newsletter - click HERE to read.

QUALIFICATIONS

BA (Hons) Visual and Performing Arts (2:1) University of Brighton

Level 3 Award in Education and Training Greater Brighton Metropolitan College