I'm based in Hampshire, UK. I’ve always had a flair for drawing and as a child used to make cards for my family and friends. After my children left home and I was able to give up work, I started to attend a local painting club and this inspired me to try different mediums with some success. My daughter mentioned me to one of her friends and I received my first commission - a very old, much-loved Teddy Bear! My client was delighted with the result and spread the word and soon I was painting dogs, cats, cars and buildings. I then received a commission to paint a family portrait, which was challenging but fun and I received very positive comments from the client.

My husband then arrived home one day with a leaflet about the Open College of Art and I was persuaded that I should take on the challenge of a Diploma. During the period taken to complete this, I received 1-1 tuition from a professional artist and was introduced to a wide variety of styles and mediums. I also spent a week in France on a painting holiday, where I spent my time learning techniques about painting in watercolour and also attended life-drawing classes at a local FE College.

I am Chairwoman at Fair Oak Arts & Crafts, also Chairwoman/ Secretary at Itchen Wildlife Art Club, as well as member of Winchester Art Group where my paintings are always accepted and I have sold at most exhibitions over a number of years. My paintings have been voted 'Best in Show' by the public on a number of occasions. I have also recently joined the Society for all Artists, an organisation who "inform, encourage and inspire all who want to paint..."

I specialise in animals, both wild and domestic, as you will see from my galleries. I hope you enjoy looking at my work.

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