I am inspired by the local countryside around Leamington Spa, by my ever-changing children, challenging matters of faith, beautiful spirituality, and the fleeting, rambling thoughts that characterise who I am.
I have always had a fascination for calligraphy and for Celtic design.
This has broadened over the years to include painting in both a figurative and abstract way. I want my work to communicate something profound and significant to the viewer and much of my work has a symbolic feel, almost iconic.
Some of my achievements:
- Completed a BA (Hons) in Visual Arts (and American Studies) in 1991.
- Worked freelance with Juliet Hemmingray (Church textiles) as a designer and supporting exhibition work.
- Created own business designing, marketing and selling greetings cards and posters. Exhibited at Harrogate craft exhibition.
- Completed numerous individual commissions including a calligraphy card design for the previous Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. George Carey.
- Other commissions have included large-scale murals.
Illustrations in books:
‘Restoring The Woven Cord’, By Michael Mitton, published by Dartman Longman and Todd.
‘Wild Beasts and Angels’ By Michael Mitton, published by Dartman Longman and Todd.
‘Celtic Daily Light’ by Ray Simpson, published by Hodder and Stoughton.
I use a variety of media, watercolour, pen and ink, acrylic and mixed media, and work on both small and larger scales.
At times I am hesitant to call myself an artist, and like many others go through phases of doubting my abilities. But the sense of calling to do this work has never gone away, and my commitment to bring a little bit more light and life into the world remains. I hope that the work achieves this simple but demanding goal.
I am in my thirties, married to Andrew, and we have two children, Emily and Elizabeth. We live in Leamington Spa, serving the lively local church community. I am by nature a ‘people person’, and thrive on conversation with both good friends and new contacts.