Welcome and thank you for visiting my website! My inspiration often begins with photos gathered on walks and wanderings; my interests ranging from dilapidated buildings and architecture to nature and wildlife, or whatever catches my eye!
In the studio I explore these themes using collage, mono-printing, painting and photo-transfer techniques. My process begins in a fairly arbitrary manner; building up layers of collage using vintage book pages, old letters and newspapers. Layers of paint and other mark-making media are loosely applied using brushes and various tools, leaving some of the text and type visible. Working intuitively, I gradually incorporate selected photographic elements as collage or image transfer. I'm especially drawn to the juxtaposition of the 'photographic' with the 'painterly/collaged' layers and the way they can create intrigue and surprise!
I regularly exhibit in Cambridge, taking part in Cambridge Open Studios and as an elected member of the Cambridge Drawing Society. In 2016 I was commissioned by Wetherspoon's to create two large artworks for a new premises in Huntingdon. In 2020 three of my artworks were selected for the National ING Discerning Eye Exhibition.
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