I can’t sleep

This painting is all about those annoying sheep who refuse to be counted. There they are –  leaping out of the pen, eating cake and generally being very annoying. Watercolour 48 x 38cm SOLD

If you were born without wings

In this painting she is being helped by an angel. It was inspired by a quotation by Coco Chanel “If you were born without wings, do nothing to stop them growing”. I loved these words of wisdom and often think about them swhen something seems too difficult. Watercolour  51 x 42cm

Visual energy

As they dance in an empty galleria at night, the electricity running through their bodies is enough to scare the pigeons. Oil on paper 93 x76cm

Flying High

This outing on a hot air balloon was supposed to be a treat. Whilst he is having an interesting time looking at everything, she is terrified. Watercolour 41 x 31cm SOLD

The cake stall

In my local park there was a festival and people set up tents to sell home made goods. On one stand were some delicious cakes but the two women were so engrossed in their conversation, the cakes were having to sell themselves. Oil on board  80 x 59cm SOLD

Tuesday

The clients and the stylists form a pattern of movement in this painting. The client at the front is enjoying a quiet moment. I called the painting “Tuesday” because haidressers are usually closed on a Monday. Acrylic on canvas  30 x 42cm SOLD

The South Bank

Many sketches went into completing this large painting. Commissioned by two people who were from different parts of the world who came together in London, my brief was an open one, to depict somewhere in London. The South Bank was rich in sights and sounds and this composition was the result. Oil on canvas  1.5 […]

Faces in the sun – hands in the dirt

This painting was inspired by that lovely feeling when you go into the garden at the first showing of sunshine after the winter. As you work in the garden it uncurls the tension to feel the sun warm on your face even as your hands touch the cool earth. Acrylic on board. 30 x 30cm SOLD

Lark Song

Her cat is feigning indifference but she feels drawn to the song of the lark that surrounds her. Acrylic on wood  30 x 30cm SOLD

Interesting creatures

Her oneness with her dogs and their interlocking shapes as they rest together was inspired by the sense one has of the understanding of mood that many animals have, particularly dogs. Acrylic on wood  30 x 30cm SOLD