Statement
My work is mostly based around literature and words. I like to choose a theme then play with words relating to that theme, to create something which is amusing or ironic. These pieces are usually collage based, utilising all sorts of found images and materials. This type of work has included titles such as 'Can't See the Wood for the Trees', for a Haworth Art Gallery Open Exhibition 'The Tree', and 'Are You Well Red' (a study of Dyslexia), for the 'Red' Exhibition at The West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds.

I also work in Acrylics and Watercolours, with a more figurative approach. These are often inspired by childhood holiday photos, beach scenes with stark contrast between light and shade and snap shot compositions.

Experience
BA (HONS) Illustration (University of the West of England) 1991- 1994

MA in Interactive Multimedia Production (University of Huddersfied) 1995-1996.

I have worked in Multimedia for the last 8 years, as a web designer for 5 years, and Head of Design for an ISP for 3 years. Last year I moved away from management to become involved in hands-on design once again. I am currently working as a freelance Website Designer and Illustrator.

Main Media
Acrylics and Mixed Media

Key influences
Degas, Dame Laura Knight, Klimt, various writers.

Artistic Ambition
To exhibit at The National Portrait Gallery, London.

'Horse, St Mark's Square' - Watercolour

'Can't See The Wood For The Trees' - Mixed Media