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My work draws its inspiration from the
rhythms, patterns and interwoven light of theBritish landscapes
and coastal fringes.
I gained a B.A. in Fine Art Painting at Loughborough College of
Art and
Design followed by a post graduate Certificate in Education at Bristol
University and this led me into a rewarding career in teaching and
Community Arts, helping others create their own art and creative
activities on projects such as the Bristol Playbus and in street
theatre.
During a year in Australia in 1993 I found time to get back into
my own painting and enjoyed it as a hobby until 1998 when I began
exhibiting. I now work as a full-time painter from a studio in my
garden at our home in Bristol and taking painting trips throughout
the UK. My paintings, prints and cards sell throughout Britain through
shops, galleries and solo exhibitions.
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I regularly exhibit at the Royal West
of England Academy (RWA) and Pastel Society Annual Exhibitions,
in the Mall Gallery, London and have paintings in collections in
Australia, South Africa and the USA.
I have a range of cards published by Medici and by Woodmansterne.
Over the past five years I have been comm-issioned by the RHS ‘Garden’
magazine monthly to illustrate the ‘Last Words’ article
in the magazine. These paintings comprise a touring exhibition visiting
the RHS Gardens this year, the next one at Harlow Carr in Yorkshire,
Easter 2007 called ‘Northern Perspectives’.
I have been told that my pictures capture ‘the essence of
the British landscape’. I do love the light, colour and atmosphere
of our towns, gardens, hills and coastlines and seaside and feel
lucky in being able to capture these moments for others to enjoy.
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