My abstract work takes its inspiration from natural formations.
This could be something as simple as a rock or something as precious as a diamond.
I play with the balance and orientation of the piece throughout the making process, constantly assessing how far i can push each element.
I work in my studio at the bottom of our garden. It's a place where I absolutely love to be.
It hasn’t always been a studio – it used to be home to a tractor, and a massive stack of logs.
I’m super lucky to have this space, even though its a tad chilly in the winter… it’s a good job I’m a sucker for a bobble hat.
I’m inspired by lots of creative processes and constantly want to try something new. Currently, I’m focusing on painting with oils on canvas, as I play with texture and approach my work with unleashed freedom.
Some things just work instantly, and that makes me super happy. Other times I’ll fight back with every stroke of my palette knife, from every inch of the canvas, which can make me loud and shouty.
It’s at those times, and when I’m shouting, singing or dancing, that I thank my lucky stars for my studio!
I always wanted to be an artist or a sculptor.
After studying Art, I found myself following a different but rewarding career path. A change of circumstances led me to revisit my creative skills and after painting for many years i decided to explore sculpture again.
I work from home in my studio in Yorkshire. This gives me the freedom to explore different processes and to experiment constantly. Inspiration comes from many things – abstract shapes of natural formations, shapes and lines, urban art, and jewellery. My thoughts and ideas are not bound by the rules and techniques of a more traditional approach to working with clay which allows me the creative freedom i thrive on.
I love muddy fields, warm rain, adventures big or small, wild swimming, freedom, meeting new people, loud music, dancing like no one’s watching … there’s plenty more!
What I’m not so keen on? Pain, limitations, rude people, peanut butter, cold weather, crap service, spiders and lateness.
Commission original artwork
I absolutely love doing what I do. If you’d like to commission me to create your very own piece of art, then please get in touch.