I consider myself very lucky to have lived in this beautiful area all of my life. 

I have painted with watercolour for about 25 years, taking an evening course with the late and very amazing Jill Aldersley, I was hooked after that and never looked back. Watercolour is such an amazing medium probably one of the most difficult to work with, its translucent qualities make it such a frustration but at the same time sets it apart from any other medium, its ability to move and mix on the paper is fascinating and addictive. 

We all touch the paper differently, in the same way that our handwriting is unique so are our brush strokes. I have no desire to paint an exact replication of any subject matter. When I paint I try to capture the essence of the subject, always interested in creating an atmosphere and a connection to the viewer. In addition to painting, I run watercolour workshops from my Studio in Torver and through a variety of art groups.