I studied at the Slade and Hornsey Colleges of Art and then taught art in several Comprehensive schools until retiring in 2003 when I began to learn how to etch. I have spent the last eighteen years continuing to learn and developing my skills and interest in this art form, meanwhile carrying on with the drawing and painting which has always been hugely important to me.

Recent trips to visit my son in Japan have provided me with a fantastic source of material as I became fascinated by all the young women dressed in mainly hired kimonos, who visit the wonderful sites such as temples, shrines and gardens or pose under the cherry-blossom for wedding photos.  I took very many photographs as discreetly as possible and these have provided me with the subject-matter for recent etchings. 

I have used the polymer photogravure technique to develop a series called 'Leavings' over a long period since 2012. The title of the six sets of prints refers to things that are left behind or partings and farewells, and in some cases both.

Recent paintings include  views of Siena and Prague, and a feminist take on Manet's Dejeuner sur l'herbe in which the male/female characters are reversed and all are based on classical statuary.

In the 2021 Trail  I will be showing my work in Venue 8, 142 Bishop Road.