About me ...

I always say I was born with a pencil in my hand.  Indeed, I can`t remember a time when I wasn`t painting or drawing.  Mainly self-taught I have investigated, turn by turn, all the media - leaving watercolour to the last (because I think this is the most difficult to master).  But, having mastered the technique to my satisfaction, I think it gives me the greatest joy when I find that I can achieve the depth of colour I want by patiently layering successive glazes of transparent colour.  This is the technique I use in the flower paintings in Gallery I.  They are full-Imperial size and I paint on an upright easel leaving the paint to find it its own way on the paper.  Messy, but fun!

I also work in acrylics, pastels (soft and oil)gouache, mixed media and coloured pencils.  I have recently been appointed a Demonstrator for Derwent Pencils. 

I am a member of The Welland Valley Art Society and the Maxey Art Group.  In addition I am a Professional Associate of the SAA (Society for all Artists).

I exhibit regularly and my work is permanently on display in The Stamford Artists Gallery, Maiden Lane, Stamford,  Lincs.

Please contact me on smartlady02@aol.com if you require any further information.