As Head of Art at a school in North Northumberland for 13 years, I became increasingly interested in the relationship between creativity, personal and community development and the natural environment. It was a logical step for me, then, to follow my teaching career with over 12 years' experience in arts and community development with local authorities.
I've exhibited in one-man shows and group exhibitions in galleries across England and Scotland, and sold work to collections in Britain , Europe and the USA . Commissions include designs for a series of carved oak interpretation panels in a country park, designs for a range of seasonal ales for a brewery in Scotland , and cover designs for music CDs.
Freelancing from 1997, I combine cultural development with my own practice as an artist. This has led me into a close invovlement with other projects and activities outlined below. I'm currently completing an M.A. in Fine Art at Northumbria University.
