I was born in Glasgow in 1954, brought up in the north east of England, and have spent nearly all my adult life in south Manchester. I would describe myself as a self-taught colourist, fascinated by how we see and feel colour.
I work mainly in watercolour, and occasionally mixed media. I have recently threaded my experiences of visiting Africa, Greece, and Scotland into my work, where the light in each place is so entirely different.
I enjoy the flexibilty of watercolour from the flowing wet-in-wet painting to using undiluted paint to create foreground detail. The wonderful unpredictability of water colour means that every picture moves in unexpected and exciting ways, each picture offering new problem solving opportunities and great fun.
I have been painting when I can, around a career in education and children's services, for the last ten years. Inspired by my recent exhibition "Shadow Play" at Bollington Arts Centre Cheshire, I was overwhelmed by the sale of nearly all 32 pieces exhibited. I intend to throw all my time, enjoyment and energy into having time to paint and the development of new opportunities, including the privilege of offering tuition and workshops to other painters. I feel the inspiration for my work is somewhere between capturing the moment and the recording the journey and enjoying both!
I am presently enjoying attending Manchester Collage of Art , Fine Art, Creative Practice Department.
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