More About Me
I graduated from Bath Academy of Art in 1981 with a BA in Visual Communication, where I developed a passion for silkscreen printmaking. After working as a commercial designer, I transitioned to community print in London, helping groups design and print their own materials. I moved to Yorkshire in 1986 and founded Rural Arts North Yorkshire in 1990, creating The Courthouse in Thirsk as a vibrant hub for the local community and artists.
For the past 7 years, I have been a full-time printmaker, drawing inspiration from everyday places and environmental themes. My prints begin in my sketchbook and are characterized by simple yet expressive imagery. I use hand-painted acetates with Indian ink and collage elements, transferring designs onto screens for hand printing in my studio.
Galleries Featuring My Work: - Saltbox Helmsley - Sunnybank Mills, - Masham Gallery - Salt Gallery, Beverley - Craft Centre, Leeds - 'Inspired By' Gallery, North Yorkshire Moors Nat Park, Danby
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions: - Sheffield Print Fair 2025 - Joint Exhibition, Eastgate Studio, Beverley (Nov-Dec 2025) - Group Exhibition, Masham Gallery (July 2025- Printfest Ulverston (2025) - Hepworth Gallery Print Fair (March 2025) - 'Printed Bound' at Sunny Bank Mills (March 2025) - Sheffield Print Fair (2024) - MADE London (2024) - 'Printed Bound' at Sunny Bank Mills (March 2024) - Hepworth Gallery Print Fair (March 2024) - Bov Travey Craft Festival (June 2024) - 'Fresh From The Farm' Solo Exhibition, Masham Gallery (July-Sept 2024) - 'Colours' Group Show, Bath House, Harlow Carr (Sept 2024) - Sunny Bank Mills Festive Makers Market (Nov 26) - Sheffield Print Fair (Oct 11) - 'Bowls of Fruit' Group Exhibition, Aire Place, Leeds (Oct) - 'Art For Youth' Exhibition (Oct 23) - 'PRINT' Exhibition, Gallery Salt, Beverley - Hebden Bridge Print Fair (Sept 23) - Saltaire Makers Fair (Sept 1617) - North Yorkshire Open Studios (June 2023) - Printfest Ulverston (2023) - Saltaire Arts Trail Makers Fair (May 27-29, 2023) - 'Printed Bound' 2023 at Sunnybank Mills - Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair (2023) - 'Greenhouse' Exhibition Inspire Gallery NY Moors (Feb 2023) - Masham Gallery Exhibition (March 2023)