A mixed media illustrator and printmaker, offering a wide range of commissionable design and illustration services.
 

About...

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I grew up living by the sea. I observed its ways, overcame my fear of its vastness. Swam in it often. Paddled across it by sea kayak, visiting what felt like my own private islands as I explored each new cove.  I Admired it. Loved it. Respected it. Ocean-life and nature feature often within my work, as you will see if you browse my gallery or shop.

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I am autistic myself and come from a background of teaching young people with SEND as well as being an outdoor instructor. I was made redundant back in 2016. This was my catalyst to get back into art as I had always enjoyed it, but life got in the way. 

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I went back to college, earning a distinction in my Art & Design Diploma which led me into a First Class honours degree in illustration at the University of Huddersfield. 

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I love working with various drawing inks, my favourite are alcohol inks, alongside sumi-e style brushwork using Japanese ink.

I have a passion for linocut printing and RISO printing too. So much I have my own RISO in my studio!

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​​​​Notable Projects & Professional Highlights

My creative journey has led to some exciting recognition and opportunities, including:

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• 🖼️ Shortlisted VAA Art500 International 2025

• 🏆 Winner, NARA Alcohol Ink Artist Award
  My work was featured on their packaging, and I was later invited to judge the next edition.

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• 🖼️ Shortlist, Antalis Creative Power Awards 2022
  I was honored to be a finalist, judged in Paris, with a series of four pieces originally designed for SANE, the mental health charity. Each piece was a fusion of sumi-e and RISO — blending traditional and modern Japanese techniques.

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• 🖼️ Solo Exhibition: Fusion at Pontefract Library Gallery
  The exhibition featured pieces that combined RISO, sumi-e, alcohol inks, and digital techniques.

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• 🖼️ Dean Clough Gallery, Halifax
  Several of my limited edition linocuts are stocked and have I have exhibited and sold here.

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• ​I work for PINC College, a SEND further education, art-focused provision for neurodivergent creative adults. I work at the Dean Clough Campus, Halifax  as a mentor/tutor one day per week.

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• 📖 Featured Case Study
  I shared my journey with Discover! Creative Careers as part of their national case study series on working creatives.

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• Read the full feature here.

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