I am a self taught artist, born in Jarrow. After winning a packet of felt tip pens in an art competition at the age of five and completing my first commissioned portrait at twelve years old, I knew I was put on the world to paint and have never looked back. I managed to achieve my dream of becoming a professional artist in 2009.

Over the years my style has developed and improved. Inspired by nature, travel, wildlife and emotion, I am a passionate painter of beautiful, expressive and sometimes quite large images. My favourite medium is Oil on canvas.

I exhibit regularly (when not in lockdown) I also run adult workshops and lessons for children.

Awards
DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year shortlisted artist 2017
TWASI Gold award winner 2017

BBC Wildlife Artist Of The Year
Three times finalist in the BBC wildlife artist of the year.

SAA Artist Of The Year
Highly commended finalist in the SAA artist of the year, the publics facourite artist.