I come from an artistic family and have always loved design and colour.  I worked in the textile industry for many years, both in Lancashire and for Sandersons prints at their base in London.  When my husband and I semi-retired to Cumbria in late 1997, it not only gave me a chance to see more of my family and grandchildren but also inspired me to start painting in watercolour.

My immediate surroundings in the Eden district of Cumbria are beautiful and I enjoy painting gardens and village landmarks as well as some of the stunning landscapes on my doorstep.  A selection of these is available to buy from my gallery pages and I am always keen to take on specific commissions too.

I also like to apply my skills to more commercial challenges such as illustration or logo design and I enjoy working with other people – from children to more mature painters - to help them to make the most of their own talents.  Whether as a group tutor or a speaker, this can be just as satisfying as seeing one of my own finished pictures mounted, framed and hanging in someone’s home.