BEHIND THE PASSION:
MY STORY
From a young age, I was always drawn to creativity - sketching, painting and spending time outdoors. I often painted horses or set up showjumping courses for my dog, Polly, or my imaginary pony. Art became my passion , and I pursued it through GCSE's, 'A' levels and a Foundation year in Art and Design, planning to study it at degree level.
While my love for art remained, I was also drawn to the healthcare sector. Torn between nursing and becoming a graphic designer, I worked in healthcare and gradually stopped painting. After the birth of my third child and while working in a hospice, I returned to painting as a way to relax.
As a Christian, I find deep inspiration in the beauty of Creation. The world around me, from the landscapes to the smallest details of nature, fills me with awe and fuels my creativity. In 2019, I left the hospice to pursue art full-time. By 2022, as my art supplies had overtaken the house, I found my dream studio in a beautiful rural retreat, where I now create and welcome visitors to enjoy the artwork, the peaceful surroundings, and the view.
I live in Chippenham, Wiltshire a short distance from my studio in Long Dean, near Castle Combe with my 'children' Sophie, Luke and Isaac. We now have three pets. Nala, a half bengal cat with beautiful markings and a mischievous character (also a model for several of my paintings!) Then there is Molly and Leo, two gorgeous miniature dachshunds who I can honestly say have literally turned our lives upside down!
