For me, art is all about emotional expression — it is a way to express what words can’t quite seem to capture. It helps me to process, reflect, and make sense of my experiences, whether I need to sit with an emotion, record a moment, or simply express what’s inside.

Art as My Expressive Toolkit

My creative practice includes photography, drawing, stitch, pottery, and found objects, but art is just one part of my expressive toolkit. Alongside my visual work, I turn to 5rhythms dance, yoga, journaling, and therapy — all of which help me to reconnect with myself.

The Art I Create

Expressive abstract art – I love to let go and create freely, choosing a colour, a medium, and a paper size — without overthinking the outcome. It’s like free writing but with art, and it always leaves me feeling calm and grounded.

More considered, conceptual work – This is where I reflect, process, and understand myself more deeply. I’ve used my art to navigate difficult emotions around lockdown, moving to a new city, and living with chronic fatigue. I also use it to honour different parts of myself, like being an introvert and a highly sensitive person.

👉 Want to see my work? You can explore it HERE - or follow me on Instagram

My Approach to Teaching

My intuitive, person-centred approach to teaching has evolved alongside my art practice. It blends elements from my background in staff development, training, team building, life coaching and art therapy.

I also draw inspiration from my own artistic journey — especially my art foundation course from 25 years ago, which I absolutely LOVED. My courses are a space for self-expression, curiosity, and freedom, helping others connect with their creativity in a way that feels personal and meaningful.

My art courses are the kind of classes I would have loved to have existed when I wanted to get back into making art!