Having studied printmaking at Hornsey College of Art I returned to printmaking after a career of teaching Art. Began working primarily with text as I liked the idea that words in themselves are abstract but conjure up visual images. Started combining painting with silk screen printed words as the process produces positive to positive images, ideal for text. Already had our dark room set up so could transfer the words on to screens photographically.

In 2014 during the storms in Cornwall contacted the Met. Office asking if they could send me the complete shipping forecast for 14 Feb at the height of the storms. I loved the idea that the words were not in sentances and that they could be used to fade in and out of the painting. A friend lent me some sea charts so I could then silk screen print them forming a textural background. 

In 2016 began thinking about handwriting and found on line some of JMW Turner's sketchbook writings. Contacted the British Library who have many of his handwritten letters in their archives. It was important I had high resolution images to work with so negociated photographing them and eventually allowed to use them in my work without copyright or commercial licences. I could now go to the RA and the Tate who in turn also gave me permission to use to use the letters they have in their archives. The John Soane's Museum were more cautious. Also acquired old maps  of Turner's London of 1799.

I now have access to the many stories that emerge from these letters. Personal thoughts, frustrations, loves, emotions, travels, politics of the day and in fact a window of everything going on in 19th century London. My works have now been recognised by the 'Turner Society', I was interviewed by the art histotian Sam Smiles and have exhibited works in London, Bath and Exeter. I've recently created a work for someone who actually owns one of Turner's letters. I'm also in negociations with 'Turner's House' in Twickenham.

In 2024 I started a new series of works based on the poems of Elizabeth 1st. The handwriting is that of her personal scribe dated 1568. One poem 'The Doubt of Future Foes' was written at the height of her power in England when she was facing threats from various foreign powers. She says that she is "doubtful of the loyalty" of her subjects, which shows that she is aware of the possibility of betrayal. She also refers to 'The Daughter of Debate' likely Mary, Queen of Scots. The second poem 'Now Leave And Let Me Rest' is written at the end of her reign where she looks back at her life. She was fine poet.

Born in London and studied Fine Art at 'Hornsey College of Art' from 1969 - 1973 and Brighton College of Art 1973 - 1974. Taught Art in London, Melbourne, Australia and for 30 yrs in Oxford at Magadalen College School. In 2006 moved to Cornwall and opened Callington School of Art, a residential art school. We are now in our 18th year. Regularly exhibit for 'The Society of Women Artists' in London, with 'The South West Academy' in Exeter. with 'The Royal West of England Academy' and 'The Bath Society of Artists'. Also a member of 'Drawn to the Valley' taking part in the annual Open Studios event since 2007 and occasionally with 'Cornwall Open Studios'.