Biography

 
I originate from Northamptonshire, but moved to the West Country to study and work, living in & around Bristol for many years, before moving to France for a further 7 years. I returned to the UK and settled in Cornwall in 2014 and now live on the Roseland Peninsula.

An evening course in Stained Glass at a local Environment Centre ignited a passion that I developed through further study at The Bristol School Of Art, I also completed a 16+ Teaching Qualification at the same time, which enabled me to return to the very place I started, now as a tutor.  We developed courses working with people recovering from Drug & Alcohol Abuse & Mental Health issues, a regular Adult Education programme, family open days & other community group teaching.

I studied Drawing & Applied Art at the University of West of England (UWE) before moving to France, where I registered and worked as a Stained Glass Artisan. I regularly attended Art & Craft Markets, Exhibitions, teaching (both in English & French), completing commissions as well as learning restoration techniques from a ‘Maître Verrier’ in Limoges. As a member of an Artists Collective in the Region, I contributed to many Exhibitions & took part in ‘Pop-up’ Boutiques.  I was awarded the Public Vote in the annual Salon Des Artistes Exhibition run by the local Tourist Office a number of times.

Following my return to the UK, I focused my energy on resettling my family and obtaining full time work to support them.  Devastatingly my well equipped studio in France and portfolio of work were all destroyed at this time.

In recent years I have reduced my work hours and continued to explore other art mediums.  I have a mindful approach to life in general and in particular use in my art practice, and have qualified as a Mindful Photography Facilitator with the ‘Look Again’ training programme.  I have created a dedicated space at home once more for both art & glass and regathered the tools and equipment required.

Inspired by the landscape, nature and found drawings that bring a personal symbolism, I create an emotive expression in my work, integrating the organic forms & lines of the natural world in a language of light and shadow.