Most of my work is largely influenced by experiences of working in the theatre linked to a series of theatrical fine art residencies with The Birmingham Royal Ballet, Opera North, Northern Sinfonia.
I studied for my Master's degree at the University of Northumbria but I lived in Cambridgeshire for a number of years and I frequently travel to London and Europe and this has been central to the development of my work.

Most of my paintings are acrylic on canvas which combines the spontaneity of watercolour with the sturdiness of oil paint. Acrylic dries fairly quickly so that I can generate an immediacy within the work as it progresses. So the paintings retain the element of freshness that I am always trying to capture. These technical experiences have enabled me to participate in demonstration classes for magazines, books, workshops etc. I have shown widely across the U.K. but mostly across the  South and London galleries.

STUDIED
1975 B.A.(HONS)FINE ART. SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY.
1986 M.A. FINE ART.THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.

2021  THE ATTIC GALLERY, SWANSEA.

2020 TURNING ART

2019 SIMS ONLINE

2018 LUMINAIRE ARTS, LONDON

2017 NORTHEAST ART COLLECTIVE, NEWCASTLE.

2016 PRIOR GALLERY, TYNEMOUTH.

2015 HASLAMS  GALLERY, HEXHAM