My arrival on the art scene was very late, having spent much of     my working life as an Air Traffic Controller in South Africa and thereafter a few creative years as a florist.  I have no formal art education, but have always had a tremendous creative drive.  I have had some highly successful group and solo exhibitions - in various countries.

My inspiration in painting comes from many years spent in the bright sunny and colourful landscapes and under the wide open skies of Africa, Italy and Greece.  I love colour and texture and greatly admire the Impressionists. 

As well as painting and pewter work,  I also make jewellery and I am famous for my chunky sculptural silver bangles!  My jewels can be seen on www.houseofmani.com

I was co-owner and manager of The Headcorn Art Gallery in 2003/04. 

I am a member of the Pilgrims Way Art Group,  South East Open Studios,  Ashford Visual Artists and Art Sout East.  In the past I was Secretary and Sub-editor of South East Open Studios.

                                                           My studio in Headcorn, Kent, is open by appointment.