About Me

I am a multi-award-winning mixed media and collage artist based in the beautiful Cotswolds in South West England.

Inspired by the beauty of the natural world around me, I create colourful, expressive artworks that blend paint, collage, texture and imagination. My work reinterprets flowers, birds, wildlife and botanical forms into decorative and often whimsical compositions that celebrate colour, creativity and joy.

A Creative Process Rooted in Exploration

Working intuitively with a variety of media, I combine hand-painted elements, collage, texture and intricate detail to create artworks that are rich in colour and visual interest. Inspired by nature, botanical forms and the rich decorative traditions of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements, with their celebration of nature, colour, pattern and craftsmanship, my work combines observation, imagination and experimentation.

'Best. Art. Ever.' Kiran Barnet (child)

I often allow a piece to evolve intuitively. This aleatory approach — shaped partly by chance — means I rarely know what a piece will become when I start. The process is unpredictable, challenging, and endlessly rewarding. I am particularly drawn to the forms and structures found in the natural world and sometimes embellish these to create fantastical plants and animals as seen below (Papaverine and Kooky Coral respectively).

An Unconventional Journey

Although art has always played an important role in my life, my path to becoming a professional artist has been far from conventional.

Following successful careers in dentistry and naturopathy, and after overcoming significant health challenges, I returned to my lifelong passion for art with renewed enthusiasm and purpose. What began as a creative outlet gradually evolved into a professional practice, allowing me to combine artistic expression with a deep appreciation for nature and wellbeing.

Today, my work is collected by clients who are drawn to its uplifting character, distinctive style and celebration of the natural world.

Exhibitions and Recognition

My work has been exhibited in a variety of galleries, exhibitions and open exhibitions throughout the UK, including:

Flora, Fauna & Fantasy, a solo exhibition at the Corinium Museum Art Gallery, Cirencester.
A Sense of Place, a solo exhibition at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury.
Fresh Prints, a group exhibition at Gloucestershire Print Collective, Stroud.
Indulgence, an exhibition at Spencer House Gallery, Tetbury.
The White Horse Bookshop Summer Exhibition, a group exhibition in Marlborough.

I have also received a number of recent awards and accolades, including:

Most Expressive Mixed Media Artist (Greater London Enterprise Council).
Best Mixed Media & Collage Artist (Greater London Enterprise Council).
Best Mixed Media & Collage Artist (South West England) (LuxLife Creative and Visual Arts Awards).

In recent times my art has also received recognition:

Eden was selected by the online Paris-based gallery, Singulart, for their European Artists to Follow feature.
Not only was my textured painting, Field of Flowers, chosen for a Curator’s Choice Award in Accent Gallery's Pastel Tones Exhibition, but my mixed media collages, Noboru, and Heaven were also selected as finalists.
My collage Becoming: Constellations received an Honourable Mention in Fame Frame Gallery’s Symphony of Colours Exhibition.

Artistic Philosophy

My aim is simple: to create artwork that brings colour, beauty and a sense of wonder into everyday spaces.

'A fantastic and inspiring collection of work - so many different techniques!' R. Hatchard

Through paint, collage and imagination, I hope to encourage viewers to look more closely at the natural world and discover something unexpected within it. Whether displayed in a home, workplace or public setting, I want my work to bring lasting enjoyment and a positive connection with nature.

I had great fun creating the artworks you'll find in the galleries — and I hope that comes through.

My Approach to Presentation

Colour doesn't stop at the edge of the artwork! Many of my pieces are displayed in carefully chosen coloured mounts and frames that complement the palette and mood of the work. Inspired by my love of colour and by the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau traditions, where artwork and surroundings were conceived as a harmonious whole, these presentations offer a contemporary interpretation of those ideas, creating a more expressive and unified visual statement than a traditional white mount or frame. Below are Allium Hair, Mosaic Arabesque and Autumn Leaves.

Now for two short reels showcasing first some of my mixed media and then some of my collage art. Enjoy!