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I’m a watercolour artist living and working on the beautiful county of Derbyshire, in the heart of rural Derbyshire.

I create vibrant and expressive paintings of a variety of different subjects, and I’m particularly inspired by my love of animals and the natural world.

Alongside my own painting work, I am also passionate about sharing the joy of watercolour painting with others, demonstrating for art groups and societies, teaching popular studio workshops and creating inspirational online courses. I am known for my enthusiasm for watercolour, sharing the techniques learnt over 35 years of painting with this exciting medium.

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A couple of photos from a short session in my studio this afternoon, painting roses 🌹 #watercolour #watercolor #watercolourpainter #watercolorpainting #watercolourartist #watercolourart #watercolorillustration #paintingroses #watercolourflorals #w
Here are a few cats eyes studies I did on various watercolour papers. Experimentation in the studio is so important for my growth and development. It's also lots of fun without the pressure of finishing. #watercolor #watercolour #watercolorstudy #w
This is another painting from my archive, thinking I painted it in 2011/2012. I painted it from a paused shot on a wildlife film. 🎨 'Red flight', watercolour on 15x11" handmade paper #watercolour #watercolor #watercolourpainting #watercolorp
'Barn owl', watercolour on 10x10" paper 🦉 #watercolour #watercolor #watercolourpainting #watercolorpainting #watercolourartist #watercolourowl #watercolorowl #aquarelle #owlpainting #wildlifepainting #wildlifeart #birdart #birdpainting
I've had a happy day today in my sunny studio, painting roses 🌹 Happy Friday! #watercolourartist #watercolor #watercolour #watercolourpainting #watercolorpainting #flowerpainting #floralpainting #watercolourist #watercolorillustration #watercolorf
A riot of colour as I paint roses! I think colour is the most important thing for me when I paint. I suppose it’s the main reason I paint. A restricted colour palette just doesn’t work for me. As a painting progresses I intuitively add mo
Watercolour sketching is a regular part of my art practice. A nice watercolour book is a safe way to experiment and play. It's lovely to have these studies together to look through occasionally. Do you keep a sketchbook? Are watercolour paints or d
It's the composition in this one that does it for me... and those background textures! That blank space of white paper is all important. 'Robin', 11x15" watercolour #watercolourart #watercolorart #watercolor #watercolour #watercolourpainting