As a visual artist I have pursued my career in the Arts over 40 years through a many-and-varied approach. I trained at Newcastle Polytechnic in Creative Arts, specialising in ceramics. This was followed by a MBA at Durham University and finally an MA in Contemporary Fine Art at the Institute of the Arts, University of Cumbria.

Past exhibitions: Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright; Vallum Gallery; Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries; Institute of the Arts, University of Cumbria; The Pharmacy, Contemporary Art Space, Scotland Road, Carlisle; Edinburgh National Gallery, RSA Open; Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail; Threave Gardens, National Trust for Scotland, Castle Douglas; Hullabaloo, Dumfries; Dean Clough Galleries, Halifax: The Station Yard, Alnwick; Thornthwaite Gallery, Keswick; Tullie House, Carlisle; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear.