About The Artist

Creative expression has always been part of my life, having worked with a variety of media including acrylics, water colour, graphite, Lino cut and water based oils.

After retiring in 2017 I had the space to follow my passion for mid-century design and began a business restoring and selling mid-century sewing boxes using vibrant,internal materials.

I sold and shipped my work internationally via the Etsy platform and at the Manchester Vintage Home show, enjoying direct contact with customers.

I returned to mixed media work in 2021. My favourite part of restoring wood had been the application of oil which enhanced the wood grain, and so it was a natural progression for me to work with transparent alcohol inks on birch ply panel incorporating found imagery,later moving onto acrylics to add depth to my work.

I have previously participated  in Derbyshire Open Arts and in May 2026 was actively involved in the organisation of Glossop Open Arts where I exhibited as part of High Peak Open Studios.I have taken part in a number of group exhibitions and in parallel worked with Outside In Art in the development of their sustainability website.My work is featured due to my use of sustainable materials including birch ply and found,photographic materials.

I successfully  launched Elf Cottage Open Studio and Gallery in Charlesworth,High Peak in late August 2026 and remain open by appointment between 10am and 4pm Monday to Saturday.In parallel,regular exhibitions of my work are planned.You are most welcome to visit my unique Open Studio and Gallery on the edge of the Peak District..a cosy place to meet the artist and enjoy a cuppa and cake! 

I explore the emotional parallels between natural cycles and human experience. Soft light, horizon-based compositions and muted tonalities invite viewers into a space of quiet reflection and connection to the landscape. Through recontextualised imagery, my work examines how moments of stillness and drama can be captured across the seasons. I am inspired by exploration of the High Peak moorland and beyond, which provides opportunities for study of the changing light and tonality.