I grew up in Devon on the edge of Dartmoor and have always loved the moorlands and coasts of Devon and Cornwall. These places, along with Guernsey still provide much of the inspiration for my work.



I have always loved drawing, painting and making things, initially working mainly in textiles, and later moving to stained glass and silver-smithing. It was only after taking early retirement from teaching that I was able to pursue painting more seriously. I paint in acrylic, watercolour and mixed medi