In 2004 I left the UK to train at the atelier of Charles H. Cecil at his studio in Florence, Italy. I work mainly from life by a technique called sight-size. The broad handling comes into focus when seen at the viewing distance.
While my work belongs to this tradition I try and make it more interesting by pushing its boundaries and therefore hopefully giving it a contemporary edge. I have recently been experimenting with more varied brush marks and less contrived poses. I have exhibited frequently in London, mainly at the Mall Galleries and in Buckinghamshire. I take regular commissions and have a lot of experience working with children.

Most recently commissioned by E4 to paint Francis Boulle on 'Made in Chelsea'. At the beginning of the year Halcyon Days asked me to draw HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton for their Royal Commemorative Box. I have also painted the BTCC racing driver Tom Chilton. In 2009 I was awarded the Caron Keating Award, presented by Gloria Hunniford at the Society of Women Artists annual exhibition. Last year I was awarded the Sue Coombs Portraiture award. The Society of Women Artists have also made me their Honourary Secretary. I also have work in private collections in Brussels, France and throughout the UK.

Education

2008-2010 BA Fine Art Practice
2005-2008 Charles H. Cecil Studios, Florence, Italy
2004-2005 Oxford Brookes BTEC Foundation
2002-2004 Stowe School

Exhibitions/prizes

- Savoy NSPCC Annual Dinner auction 2010
- The Vision Charity Annual Ball, The Grosvenor Hotel 2010
- Sue Coombs Portraiture Award 2010, presented by HRH Princess Michael of Kent with SWA.
- NADFAS Award 2010 for outstanding work, presented locally in Bucks by the founding body
- Caron Keating Art Award 2009, presented by Gloria Hunniford, Mall Galleries
- Society of Women Arists, Mall Galleries 2009
- Art for Youth, Mall Galleries 2009
- Bucks Open Studios June 2009
- Will to Win Auction in aid of Motor Neurons Disease July 2009
- Ferrari Event, Hertfordshire 2009
- Three Shires Ferrari meeting 2009
- Art for Youth, Mall Galleries 2008
- Candidate for Bulldog Bursary Prize, Royal Society of Portrait Painters 2008
- The Petersham Hotel, Richmond 2008
- Buckinghamshire Art Society 2008 - 2011

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