Having discovered a love of drawing at an early age, years of dedication to my art have allowed me to develop a unique methodology and style. Drawing in black and white with graphite pencils was my first love, and I use just four pencils and an eraser to draw my classical pencil portraits.
Once I mastered drawing portraits in graphite, I began exploring coloured pencils, followed by soft pastel. Each medium has different qualities for both the artist and the viewer, and lends its own nature to the artworks.
In every picture I draw, my gradual building of many layers upon the page allows for a full complement of textures, tones and hues. This brings great depth and complexity to my work. It is this simplicity of tools and traditional materials, coupled with the timeless appeal of portraiture, which fascinates me. Creating a connection between the hand, the page, the subject and the viewer.
There is an intimacy in portraiture that comes when you study the presence of another with such intensity. This connection between the subject, the artist and the viewer is what makes these hand-drawn portraits so powerful.
As a portrait artist, I specialise in drawing realistic portraits of people, pets and wildlife
Welcome to the world of a Cornish portrait artist. Here in my art studio on the South coast of Cornwall, I immerse myself in the joy of portraiture. I spend my days creating portraits of people, pets and wildlife, and I find great joy in exploring our beautiful individuality in this way.
I support a local dog rescue through a creative fundraising project, and donate 10% of profits from my commissioned portraits to local charities.
I have a selection of portraits available through Art Gallery SW. This online gallery specialises in the works of artists across the South of England, and makes buying art from the comfort of your own home so simple.
View my collection of framed originals and limited edition prints, or you can contact me directly for a catalogue of all of my currently available portraits.
My pencil and pastel portraiture has been featured in Cornwall Life, Paint Magazine, Artists and Illustrators and Color – respected publications in the UK and the US.
11th – 15th March 2025 at The Poly, Falmouth
Still Life exhibition with Prime Women Artists
24th May – 1st June 2025
Cornwall Open Studios
I exhibit my work both locally and nationally, and my portraits hang in private collections internationally.
My portraiture has been selected for prestigious shows with The Society of Women Artists, ING Discerning Eye, Bath Society of Artists and The Pastel Society.
I am an experienced art tutor, and offer a variety of ways for you to learn to draw fine art portraits in pencil and pastel. You can find out more and view all my upcoming workshops and art sessions on my art tuition page.
