I was born in Croydon, Surrey in 1960 the eldest of three sisters. I was encouraged to 'look around with the eyes of an artist' from an early age. I now live on the south coast of England.

My sister Hazel is an award-winning figurative sculptor, I have worked with her as an artist's assistant on several of her sculptural commissions including her statue of Sir Nigel Gresley (Kings Cross Station, London) Emmeline Pankhurst (Manchester), The Cracker Packers (Carlisle) Hazel also commissioned me to sketch contemporary Cracker Packers (from the biscuit production line) and more recently I assisted her with the armature for her bust of Sir John Manduel (The Northern School of Music, Manchester).

I attended Reigate School of Art and Design for four years from age sixteen, gaining an H.S.D. in Graphic Design and Illustration. I was commissioned by ‘Woman’s Journal’ Magazine, to illustrate ‘The Alchemist’ for Amanda Hemingway, just before leaving.

I have worked freelance for several publishers including Oxford University Press, producing marketing/point of sales material such as brochures, posters, limited editions of three-dimensional show cards for bookshop window displays and author signing sessions, and large exhibition display panels.

I exhibited my paintings and illustrations at home twice as part of the Chichester Art Trail then just  as the brochures for the next Art Trail had been printed Covid hit and everything was cancelled for everyone!

I am rarely without a sketchpad and pen...I find inspiration for illustration all around me in the form of my gorgeous cat, the garden birds, injured and tame herring gulls, hedgehogs and foxes but I also love people-watching. I have a quirky sense of humour and enjoy illustrating imaginary scenarios for people young and old, animals and birds alike.

I was asessed as having ADHD in 2018 which was a significant breakthrough for me, my family and friends. Now I understand I am neurodivergent I do my utmost to embrace it as a strength. I have always been original in my thinking and also love uplifting spirits and provoking thought through my work...I have a deep desire to make a difference in the world. I have many stories for all ages, mental and physical abilities up my sleeve just awaiting illustration.

In 2023 I joined the Pallant House Gallery Community Programme, attending workshops and studio sessions has really inspired me and I look forward to exploring further all that this excellent initiative with its truly supportive  creative staff and fellow members have to offer.