Born in the UK, I emigrated to Western Australia in 1981.  Immediately I was struck by the quality of light and the amazing colours of the Australian landscape.
I have always lived close to the coast and been drawn to the movement and colours of the ocean.

For many years a ceramicist, I began painting my pots and platters with bright images on a white background, and pastels on paper became a natural progression.
Since 1999 I have been focussing mainly on land and seascapes, and in 2006 began exploring the use of oils.

I have studied pastel and oil painting with Brian Simmonds at Tresillian Centre and attended his courses at UWA extension school.
I'm currently a member of the Pastel Society and the Wanneroo Arts Society, and I'm available to conduct workshops, demonstrations and adult classes.

My subject matter is mostly Australian, but a recent trip to the south of France is providing fresh inspiration.