Artist Statement

Share a glimpse into my world where you can slow down, take notice of the little things, appreciate the world around you and the changing seasons. My intention is to transport you to a little corner of a garden where the birds are singing, bees are buzzing, and the scent of roses, blossom and lavender fill the air. Switch off the chaos of life for a while and breathe.
I want my art to connect people with nature and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. My inspiration comes from many places including countryside walks, wildflowers, visiting National Trust gardens and National Garden scheme events, garden centres and cottage gardens. I can usually be found hanging over a flower with my camera waiting for that right moment to capture a close up of a bee enjoying a flower – a valuable reference for my work.
I also enjoy teaching art classes, passing on my knowledge to students - allowing them to expand their creativity, build confidence and produce work they are proud of.
My paintings mostly depict close up studies of flowers, wildlife, animals and birds in a semi-realistic, illustrative style. I work mainly in oils or acrylics using a vibrant, bold palette. A large part of my art features bees which I have become very interested in, their relationship with flowers, how they work, collecting pollen and nectar, which plants they like.
I have learnt so much about the world of bees by producing these paintings – including all the different species, how hard they work and the astonishing teamwork of honeybees. These amazing little creatures are so important for our planet's ecosystem and in turn our wellbeing.