A woman with short dark hair and a black dress stands in an art studio, surrounded by colorful paintings and portrait artworks on the floor and wall, with a motivational quote "Trust the Process" written on the wall.

Born in Neath, South Wales, UK in 1970, I have lived and worked in Neath-Port Talbot most of my life.

Before going to University I took instruction from the late Swansea artist, Mike Freeman, alongside my A Levels, which gave me my most valuable skill knowledge.

I graduated from the University of Reading, Berkshire, England in 1993 with a Fine Art Bachelor of Arts Degree (with Honours). Following that, I undertook commissioned portraiture, equine and canine art while working full time and raising my two sons.

I live in Port Talbot in South Wales, famous for its steel works and Hollywood actors, Richard Burton, Anthony Hopkins and Michael Sheen. Living on the beachfront, I am lucky enough to be able to walk my dog along the magnificent long strip of beach that pans out from the drama of the remaining Steel Work cranes to the beautiful Swansea Bay and the famous Mumbles, Swansea. The nearby wooded Afan valley embraces the coast, lending further inspiration. Its a perfect backdrop to my primary passion of music, which is the driver for my practice.

I love music of most genres. It is a constant companion and influences my work, particularly pop culture. It is integral to my practice, stirring up feelings, thoughts and ideas.

I work primarily with acrylic on canvas. The intensity of concentration that realism demands, I occasionally break this form with more expressive work, using watercolour, mixed media and my imagination. Each practice informs the other and keeps me from going stark raving mad in the pursuit of perfectionism; it's a form of release and keeps my practice fresh. Working in a realistic way requires solitude, focus and tranquillity that I acquire from my studio. Music is integral to the process. Music informs my subject matter. I have a unique relationship with my subject, often a ‘conversation’ ensues and we share intimate secrets, it feels.

My studio is located above Studio 40/Queen Street Gallery in Neath. The solice of the studio has become integral to how I work.

I am open to commission work at my discretion. I require a 50% Non-Refundable deposit once agreed upon and before any work is undertaken.

I look forward to working with you.

“A painting is music you can see, and music is a painting you can hear.” Miles Davies

Richard Burton. Welsh Actor. Hollywood. Portrait painting of a man with intense expression, dark hair, and a serious look, partially illuminated against a dark background.
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Hollywood.A framed painting of a man in a black suit and a woman with dark hair, wearing makeup, against a black background.
Painting of a woman with short, light-colored hair, blue eyes, and a serious expression, holding a pen or marker, dressed in a dark jacket, against a dark background.
A cluttered art studio with paintings, tools, and supplies scattered around, near a window and a door.
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Artist's workspace with painting supplies, a canvas on an easel, a black office chair, and scattered art tools on a cluttered table, with a window in the background.
A woman with short dark hair and red lipstick sitting in front of an easel in a bright room, with photographs of famous men on the wall and art supplies nearby.
A woman with short dark hair and red lipstick sitting in front of an easel, holding a paintbrush, in a bright room with a window and black-and-white photographs on the wall.
A woman with short dark hair and red lipstick is drawing on a canvas or paper, seated at a desk with art supplies and clutter. The room has a wall clock showing 12:00, a standing lamp, some photographs, and various items on the desk.
A woman with dark hair writes on a canvas or paper placed on an easel in a room decorated with photographs on the wall. She is focused on her work, surrounded by art supplies and clutter.
Room with a woman sitting at an easel, surrounded by art supplies, with a window to the outside, a clock on the wall, and various scattered items on the floor.
Woman sitting at an art studio with a blank canvas on an easel, surrounded by art supplies and clutter, with a window to the right and black and white photos on the wall.

Where To Buy

Sanportablo Arts, The Officers Club in Aberafan Shopping Centre, Port Talbot

Queen Street Gallery Queen Street, Neath.