The sea, the mountains, sunsets and the sky, the feelings of force or calm that they elicit in me are the inspirations for my work. I use texture and colour to share a sense of the emotions that come from nature.
Working intuitively and not knowing where the painting will take me is what drives me as an artist. I begin a piece with only the palette in mind, using many layers and various techniques to manipulate the paint and then allow it to settle as it chooses. I go on to create from the shapes and textures formed by chance.
Abstract art is open to interpretation, and that is one of the beautiful things about it. It gives you the freedom to explore the artwork and bring your own meaning to the piece. This intensely personal process enriches the viewer’s experience of my artwork.”
I was born in London and came to art through my work in costume for film and television. Since studying for my BA (Hons) in Costume Design and Interpretation I have always been fascinated with the use of colour and texture. My work comprises highly textured, dynamic and layered nature-inspired pieces. I work in my studio among the trees in my garden in Hertfordshire where I live with My husband and two sons.
