A happy artist doing what I like doing best – painting! I usually paint in oils, but work in most mediums. Landscapes are my favourite, though I cover most subjects – anything except humans! I have painted for many years now, and it is something that has kept me sane through a busy and demanding working life, illness and many of life's problems! Personally, I feel we never stop learning and I love the challenge of trying new things.

I have been a keen urban sketcher for years, sketching in Oxford, Reading and London using pen and water colour
About 3 years I started to learn oil painting which is hugely challenging but now feels very rewarding.
I have attended 6 terms in portrait painting in oil at South hill park.
I also enjoy en plein air painting and have attended competition days at Windsor, Eton, Cookham, Broadways, Watts gallery and Histon Manor.
Each picture that I complete teaches me something new about shadow, foliage, composition - it is addictive!
I also paint regularly with a group of painting friends v

I was trained in the School of Fine Art at the University Of Reading back in the 50s. As you can see I adore colour. I was Henley Art & Crafts Exhibition Secretary for 7 years; have been a member for about 60 years!

My career spanned photography, film making, live events and consultancy, supporting businesses in the creative services sector.

Since stepping back from our business a few years ago I started drawing and painting as a hobby. I consider myself a beginner but the journey has been rewarding and fun.

I am also a volunteer with Charity Mentors Oxfordshire, supporting charity leaders to achieve personal and organisational success.

Grew up in Henley and still live here.

Style: Contemporary figurative drawing and painting, and portrature. I generally work in mixed media - charcoal, pastels and paint are frequently combined.

Currenly amateur, but recently decided to progress from sketches to more significent pieces, and to start selling my work.

Looking for collaboration, learning and exposure.