Inspired by walks in nature, collecting seed heads, lichen and foliage to inform a natural colour palette.
I comb the shoreline in search of irish moss seaweed, seaglass and drift wood, returning home to capture these treasures on paper, canvas and in decorative form.
Original pieces in watercolour and ink
Original watercolour, ink and collage painting
Unframed measurement: W 37.5cm x H 28.5cm
Original acrylic paintings
Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas board
W 30cm x H 40cm
In this abstract painting, I stepped outside my usual colour palette and subject to explore the vivid, electric energy of a city at night. I wanted to capture the sensation of looking through a rain-soaked or steamy window, where bright neon lights blur and merge into shifting reflections of colour. The piece is about atmosphere and place, translating the movement and intensity of the urban landscape.
I enjoyed branching out from my usual, nature-inspired subjects, much like the feeling of venturing into London for the day: energised and exhilarated whilst there, yet exhausted when I return home. This painting channels that rush, the sensory onslaught of light, movement and sound. The blur of traffic and the pulse of neon signs all find their way into the canvas, echoing both the thrill and fatigue of urban life.
Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas board
W 8” x H 10” x D 1.5”
I painted this little nuthatch some years ago, inspired by a photograph I spotted in a magazine. I was immediately drawn to its pose on the tree, alert, playful and full of character. The harmony between the bird’s soft peach and cream tones and rich blue plumage felt like nature had offered the perfect colour pairing. I often watch the birds at the feeder from my kitchen window, amused by their lively squabbles for the best seeds. This daily spectacle inspired me to capture the nuthatch’s cheeky, determined spirit in paint.
Original seaweed pressings
Original seaweed pressing on watercolour paper.
Seaweed type: Red Dulse
Forraged: Woolacombe Bay, Devon, Summer 2025
Weathered wooden frame included (basic)
Total measurement including frame: 21.5cm W x 26.75cm H
Original seaweed pressing on watercolour paper.
Seaweed type: Red Sea Fern
Forraged: Harlyn Bay, Cornwall, Summer 2025
Grey wooden frame included (basic)
Total measurement including frame: 20.5cm H x 16cm W
Original seaweed pressing on watercolour paper.
Seaweed type: Red Dulse
Forraged: Woolacombe Bay, Devon, Summer 2025
Weathered wooden frame included (basic)
Total measurement including frame: 18cm W x 23cm H