I draw, paint and photograph, and often use mixed media within my art. My artwork explores the concepts of: emotion, memory, location, self and identity. Using a combination of painting techniques, I create a wide range of work from landscape to figurative, integrating colour and my imagination. I primarily paint landscapes, seascapes & skyscapes; however, I also explore nature, the world around me and the human form, all of which influences my work.

Colours can influence a person or a location and this excites me. I feel that colour can explore and connote a deep emotional meaning to viewers of my work and this is a central consideration when each piece is created. Additionally, direction and movement features strongly within my work, encompassing styles from abstract to landscapes. Art comes alive within people’s minds and I aim to ignite the same excitement within every person who views or buys my work.

Much of my work has utilised my multimedia experience. I also enjoy practicing art within the media of photography, film, drawing and the written form. I have practised, within my degree, two speciality areas which are Fine Art and Photography. Having developed a deep affinity for theoretical debates and concepts currently debated within the art world, I often integrate ideas into my educational practices, painting and photographs.

Artistic influences are both male and female. However, as a woman I enjoy exploring female contemporary work, such as Maggie Hambling, Sarah Lucas, Tracey Emin, Jenny Saville and other such exciting progressive and challenging artists. Their work I relate to in a profound way which inspires and spurs me on. I enjoy their confidence, faith, techniques and ideas. Other artists of interest are past ‘masters’ including Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock and Picasso.

I have exhibited within the UK in group shows showing both paintings and sculpture (see below). I have artwork displayed in private collections in both the UK and USA.

COMPETITIONS/ AWARDS:

· Finalist for Contemporary Underground—World Of Art Exhibitions: Liberte d’Expression Competition. Exhibitions to be held in Barclays Global Headquarters and Candid Arts Trust, London. Artwork selected: Seascape Moods 2: St. Ives (2006).

· Art dot com, Fall 2006 Call to Art Finalist, 'Seasonal Landscapes'. Artwork selected: Landscape Moods 7: Scorched Landscape (2006).


EXHIBITIONS:

Future Exhibitions:

· Contemporary Underground—World Of Art Exhibitions: Liberte d’Expressions. Two exhibitions are as follows:

1. Barclays Global Headquarters in Canary Wharf (for Staff and invited customers only)
• Thursday 2nd November: opening night in the foyer on the ground floor behind the reception. Drinks and canapés will be served from 17h00 to 20h00.
• Friday 3rd to Wednesday 8th: opening hours from 9h00 to 18h00 with host between 11h00 and 14h00.

2. Candid Arts Trust (for the general public) – 3 Torrens St, London, EC1V 1NQ. Tel: 0207 837 4237.
• Thursday 9th November: opening night on G1 First Floor Gallery. Drink and canapés will be served from 18h00 to 22h00.
• Friday 10th to Sunday 12th: opening hours from 10h00 to 19h00.

· Dates TBC: Corus Hotel, Crowthorne, UK with AMBIENCE Artist Group (Details to follow)
· December 2006: Craft in Focus Fair, Richmond, UK with AMBIENCE Artist Group (Details to follow)
· Degree show: University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, UK (Details to follow).

Past Exhibitions:

· 8th July 2006—23rd September 2006: Bracknell Art Gallery, Charles Square, Bracknell, UK.
· 30th July 2006 (1 Day Exhibition): AMBIENCE Group Exhibition, Corus Hotel, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Bracknell, UK.
· July 2003: Access Art and Design Final Exhibition, Group Show, Bracknell, UK.
· December 2002: Access Art and Design Exhibition, Group Show, Bracknell, UK
· July 1995: Group Show, Wokingham, UK.
· July 1994: Group Sculpture Exhibition, Wokingham, UK.

EDUCATION:

· Art and Media BA (Hons): Specialist areas Fine Art and photography - 3rd Year graduation 2008 (2 years completed with a 2:1)
· Access Art and Design (2003): Specialist areas of interest include painting and photography.
· A Level: Art and Design and History