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I hope my artwork helps you to slow down & appreciate that beauty is in the silent details.
Beauty is in the silent details
A strong creative urge runs through my veins.
I create mixed media abstract art as it allows me freedom of expression I rarely felt as a child.
I’m the happiest when I’m out in nature, in wide open spaces, surrounded by peace & quiet. Don’t get me wrong, I do love people (sometimes) but I relish finding solitary beauty spots. (Preferably ones where I can jump in the cold water unseen 😉)
Being immersed in the tiny details of a single leaf or flower also brings a sense of peace like nothing else. It forces me to stop & really pay attention to the fascinating beauty around me.
I’ve battled with Complex PTSD for many years & have been slowly learning to really listen to my body.
Making art that reflects the peace of the moors or the vast expanse of the cliff tops, along with the intricate details found in the hedgerows, helps to quiet my mind & live in the moment.
I hope my artwork also helps you to slow down & appreciate that beauty is in the silent details.
It's all about the process
I initially work from a very loose composition, allowing the inks to flow & create marks I could never have planned.
Most pieces are painted with a limited palette of 3-5 colours to create harmony & a sense of calm. I continue to work intuitively, using a mix of different media, including hand printed collage papers using fresh foliage from my garden & Cornish hedgerows.
As a teenager I had a particular love for calligraphy & enjoy integrating elements of this into my work through asemic writing. The refining process involves merging & eliminating some of the initial marks, then adding intrigue with final decorative details.
I approach every painting with a sensitive sense of play & free expression, going with the flow & listening to how my body feels.
I hope as you view my artwork you’re reminded of the need to stay present and enjoy the lighter moments in life.
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A little of it
Eight pieces from across the collections. Titles and prices are the shop's own.
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Golden Blooms — Original Painting on Canvas -
Botanical Whisper I — Original Framed Painting -
Autumn Garden II — Original Framed Painting -
Morning Breeze — Original Framed Painting -
Emerald Glade — Unframed Original Painting -
Quiet Meadow IV — Original Painting Ready to Hang -
Beautiful Life — Canvas Art Print -
Set of 3 Mini Art Prints — Borrowed Beauty
Teaching, too.
Workshops at the Cornish Craft Barn in Blackwater, Truro — ten places on each — and the Abstract Botanical Course, ten filmed lessons for £45.

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