Adversity in my life has taught me that creating art, restoring in nature, and healing at home, are the things that bring me most comfort and solace, health and peace. I have always had a love of nature. I spent my childhood in the Gloucestershire countryside. As a family we often visited the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge. My fascination of waterbirds, farm animals and other creatures began at a very early age. My intrigue for painting began aged 11 whilst sitting by my Grandfather as he watercoloured.