Inspired by sea life, nature and food, my work has a graphic quality to it combining watercolour painting with printmaking techniques. Many of the subjects I paint are connected to personal experiences and I am particularly interested in how our senses can create strong memories through taste, texture, and smell.
Currently I am exploring a form of mono printing called the blotted line technique. There is something I find quite magical about making a print as it gives a new dimension to my work.
Beginning with a drawing I transfer the image onto tracing paper. This sheet is then hinged with masking tape onto a piece of watercolour paper. Next using a dip pen and waterproof ink I follow the lines on the underside of the tracing, flip it over and print. It’s a gradual process that gives interesting and unexpected marks, adding texture to my work.
Drawing is an essential part of my practice as it allows me time to investigate and understand a subject. I am a member of The Society of Graphic Fine Art and exhibit regularly with them.
Details of my latest and upcoming exhibitions can be found here.
My original paintings are professionally reproduced into archival quality giclee prints, and cards are available to purchase in my online shop.
A selection of framed prints are also available in person at Rencraft kitchen showroom in Tunbridge Wells and at Kent Cookery School Ashford.
Unframed seafood inspired giclee prints and cards are stocked at Bay Fisheries, The Bolts, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby.
Delighted to be returning to Mandell’s Gallery, Norwich with fellow members of the SGFA this autumn.
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