I am an observational oil painter based in Devon, working primarily from life. My still lifes are created in my studio, while I venture out on location to paint plein air landscapes.
For me, still lifes represent a quest for peace and tranquility. The calm I experience while painting is something I hope to convey to the viewer. They are a reflection of gratitude, a celebration of the small, often overlooked beauties of everyday life.
Landscapes, on the other hand, are an attempt to capture as much of the scene as possible—the ever-changing light, weather, and clouds. I strive to convey the passing of time rather than simply a static moment in time.
I studied under Louise Courtnell, who trained under her mentor Robert Lenkiewicz. Robert’s teachings focused on the understanding of tone, a skill that Louise has passed on in her own instruction.
exhibitions | publications
March 2025 Affordable Art Fair Battersea
January 2025 Fresh Art Fair Alexandra Palace
November 2024 Manchester Art Fair
October 2024 Mayne Gallery Kingsbridge
September 20204 Edinburgh Art Fair
April 2024 Fresh Art Fair Cheltenham
March 2024 Affordable Art Fair Battersea
April 2024 Fresh Art Fair Cheltenham
November 2023 Manchester Art Fair
April 2023 Fresh Art Fair Cheltenham
March 2023 Affordable Art Fair Battersea
June 2022 Fresh Art Fair Cheltenham
March 2022 Affordable Art Fair Battersea
January 2021: ‘Portraits for NHS Heroes’ book by Tom Croft - published by Bloomsbury Caravel
September 2020: Devon Open Studios
March 2019: ‘Moor & More’ Birdwood House, Totnes
September 2016: TDOS group exhibition, Totnes
August 2016: Kingsands group exhibition, Cornwall
May 2016: Totnes and Dartington Open Studios
June 2015: The Society of Women Artist annual exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
November 2015: Devon Artist Network group exhibition, The Flavel Dartmouth
September 2015: South West Academy Open Exhibition, Exeter
September 2015: TDOS Group Exhibition, Totnes
May 2015: Totnes and Dartington Open Studios
June 2014: The Society of Women Artists annual exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
April 2014: ‘Lived in’ Birdwood House, Totnes
2011: ‘Debut’ Birdwood House, Totnes