I am a North East based artist whose diverse practice spans representational and abstract drawing.

After earning a Fine Art degree from Sunderland and a PGCE from Newcastle University I embarked on a brief tenure as a professional muralist, creating public and private art that included commissions for Newcastle's Eldon Gardens. Following this period, I dedicated my working life to the charity and voluntary sector, designing, executing and managing critical support projects for vulnerable young people and adults, and ultimately concluding my career as the North East Regional Coordinator for a national anti-bullying charity, working closely with young people, delivering impactful anti-bullying workshops and mentoring.

When the pandemic hit in 2020 and I was made redundant, I adapted quickly to the strict lockdowns by establishing a home-based studio, which serves as the current anchor for my ongoing practice.

I prioritise drawing over painting and the pure joy of the creative process over commercial pursuit, emphasizing the instinctive, raw connection between the medium and the surface. Working with pen, pastel, and pencil, my process is deeply rooted in the physical resistance of the paper and the sometimes unpredictability of the initial mark. This intuitive, process-driven approach guides my work—ranging from fluid abstraction to structured portraiture—allowing the final image to emerge organically from the page.

My portfolio centres primarily on drawing techniques. While my abstract work explores form and emotion, my realistic work zeroes in on on a profound, narrative-driven process; for example, in my hand or head portraits I cannot draw a subject without first getting to know them. Every commissioned piece is born from a deep conversation, uncovering the stories, loves, hates, childhood memories, and physical scars that define the person. The resulting portraits, highly sought after as deeply meaningful commissions, offer patrons a stunning visual reminder of their loved ones alongside the unique personal history that shaped the artwork.