My paintings are both of and about the landscape. They are not literal interpretations of a 'view' but an expression of my experience being in a location. I aim to distil the essence and evoke a sense of place which I hope will find a connection with the viewer. I paint almost always in 'mixed media', which is often a combination of acrylic paints, pencil, charcoal, water soluble crayons and oil pastel. I enjoy using expressive brushstrokes, scratches and drawn lines and have a real passion for colour.

My paintings have been exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London with the Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours and my work is held by collectors both in the UK and overseas. I have shown paintings in a number of contemporary UK galleries and currently have a few pieces with the Tarpey Gallery, Castle Donington.

Based in Stamford, Lincolnshire, I am a member of Welland Valley Art Society and regularly show my work at Stamford Arts Centre. Visitors to my studio are welcome by appointment and at other times as part of Northants & Rutland Open Studios.

I have five paintings on show at Stamford Arts Centre in Welland Valley Art Society’s spring exhibition, which is open Monday - Saturday from Monday 22 April - Saturday 11 May.