Originally from Cumbria, I graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2005. My final year was devoted to writing and illustrating a children's picture book. Since then I have focused on painting and in 2006 became a tenant at Manchester Craft & Design Centre. I'd like to return to children's illustration further down the line if possible - in the meantime I love being able to spend so much time painting.

Since establishing my business I have been exhibiting widely in the Manchester area, including Bury Art Gallery, Littleborough Gallery, Heart Gallery (Hebden Bridge), Turnpike Gallery (Leigh), The Whitworth Art Gallery, Blossom in Chorlton, Shire Hall Gallery in Stafford, and various bars and cafes. Subject matter is usually related to a love of nature, in particular birds, flowers and butterflies. I'm also greatly influenced by Japanese kimono design and enjoy using a combination of striking patterns and bold colours. I aspire to create work which people will take enjoyment from viewing; a simplistic yet honest and rewarding goal. I use predominantly acrylic on canvas, often combined with inks, watercolours, pastels and collage.