Originally from England, I have lived in Australia for thirty years. My background in graphic design appears to be reflected in my desire to mix realism and abstraction. Generally, I paint the female form, on large canvases, in acrylics, but more recently, I have enjoyed drawing in charcoal, along with the use of acrylic and spray paint, to produce mixed media works on small canvases, still depicting the female form, along with portraits, which is quite a departure for me.
I have been exhibiting since I was a teenager, and now, having lived in the remote city of Cairns for nearly twenty years, I participate in annual group shows, as well as collaborative exhibitions. I like to use photographic source material and was pleased to have an exhibition in collaboration with an award winning photographer who specialises in the female form. I used his edited photographs to translate my own emotional response, using acrylics and spray paint, to convey senses of ephemera, fantasy and drama, resulting in a cohesive body of work. In an upcoming exhibition, I continue to use his images, but have evolved a much more abstract approach, which, interestingly, has been quite a surprise to me!
I am currently a member of the Artists@Work collective where I exhibit paintings and run an art class.