Art and creativity - drawing and painting, as well as photography - have been a part of my life since my early childhood.  Apart from the study and teaching of art history (up until about ten years ago) and short periods of practical study under private tutors and as part of a Masters degree course, I have rarely had the opportunity to work full time on my painting, and photography and sculpture have had to fit in around another career.  But over the years my work has been influenced by a huge range of C19th and C20th artists.  Creativity colours my perspective on daily life, and is never far from my thoughts.

I have had three joint and eight solo exhibitions. Attendance at the Clare Priory Craft Fair takes place in July 2026.

Painting and sketching continued apace whenever possible, alongside what was a heavy workload in my 'day job'. My studio has had to move - temporarily -from a purpose-built one to a converted bedroom, but as long as I have space to prop up a large canvas, my paints in order, and music playing, I can to convert the urge to paint into images that 'make my heart sing'.

Until I can show more regularly, the challenge remains of how to reach a wider audience who can view the originals. Hopefully, the website will help. And after retirement from a University post, I should now have more time to create.