Why I paint:
I paint because it gives me space to slow down.
Life is busy. Between teaching, family life and everyday responsibilities, painting has always been the place where my mind becomes quieter. It’s where I notice colours, light and little details that might otherwise pass me by.
Much of my work is inspired by the coast, wide landscapes and memories of places that stay with us long after we’ve left them. I’m not trying to paint an exact scene. I’m trying to capture how it felt to be there.
My hope is that every painting carries a little of that calm with it.
Why I teach:
Teaching has been part of my life for many years, and I love helping people discover that creativity isn’t about talent. It’s about curiosity.
Some people arrive convinced they can’t paint. They apologise before they’ve even picked up a brush. Then, little by little, something changes. They relax, they experiment and they surprise themselves.
Watching that confidence grow is every bit as rewarding as creating my own paintings.
That’s why I teach.
What you can expect:
When you join one of my classes, you’ll be welcomed into a friendly group where everyone works at their own pace.
There’s no pressure to get everything right. I’ll guide you step by step, demonstrate techniques along the way and encourage you to explore your own ideas.
There’ll be plenty of conversation, cups of tea or coffee, moments of quiet concentration and, quite often, laughter too.
Whether you’ve never painted before or you’ve been creating for years, you’ll leave with more confidence than when you arrived.
Five little things about me…
- ☕ My happiest mornings begin with a good coffee.
- 🌊 I never stop being inspired by the coast and wide open skies.
- 📚 I’m a primary school teacher as well as an artist.
- 🚶 Many painting ideas begin while I’m out walking.
- 🎨 My sketchbooks are full of colour tests, scribbles and half formed ideas.
- 🌿 I believe creativity is as good for the mind as it is for the hands.
