I’m absolutely thrilled to share that my painting ‘Cooking with Gas’ has been selected as a finalist for the SAA Artists of the Year 2025 award. Additionally, it’s in the running for the People’s Choice Award and may be featured in the SAA’s finalists exhibition later this year.

This month marks six months since I became the permanent host of the Guildford Drink & Draw events- and what an inspiring journey it’s been so far!

I’m thrilled to announce that a new series of 6-week evening courses with Surrey Adult Learning will begin very soon! These small, welcoming classes are perfect for adults of all skill levels, and offer a relaxed, encouraging environment to learn, explore, and grow.

I’ve partnered with the beautiful Harbour Hotel in Guildford to host a series of Paint & Sip events, beginning this June.

To promote the events, I have been invited to paint live at the hotel’s upcoming Silent Pool launch party this week, a very special event that I’m honoured to be a part of.

I sold several original paintings, soaked up the sunshine, and had some amazing chats at Farnham makers’ market this weekend- a truly joyful day that felt like a big step in my journey as an artist.
Read on for my biggest takeaways, top stall tips, and a few things I wish I’d known before I got started!

I’m proud to announce that my painting ‘Seagull Sundae’ has been selected for the juried Summer Exhibition at Art & Grind in Guildford.

The show will be up from 20th May to 2nd June.

I'm delighted to announce that I’ll be running a stall in the UK Artists & Makers Market in Farnham this Sunday, 18th May- and I’d love to see you there!

Looking back on this weekend’s fully booked Paint & Sip evening. Thank you to everyone who attended- I hope you had fun learning from me!

I’m excited to be running another Sip & Paint evening in the heart of Guildford!

I’m excited to share that I’ll be displaying a collection of my 6” x 6” oil paintings as part of the upcoming ‘Evoking Connections’ exhibition at The Horton Arts Centre in Epsom.

This exhibition is a celebration of connection, featuring work from both neurodiverse and neurotypical artists, each exploring the many ways we relate to one another and the world around us.

As 2024 drew to a close, I had the pleasure of taking part in two bustling markets on Guildford High Street. These events were a wonderful opportunity to share my art directly with the people of Guildford, and I’m thrilled to say they were a resounding success!

I’m absolutely delighted to share some wonderful news- I was recently interviewed for Paint & Create magazine!

Being given a full page “60 Seconds With” interview has certainly started 2025 with a sense of possibility and excitement.

Curious about life drawing? This art form has been a cornerstone of artistic practice for centuries, and for good reason.

It’s not just about drawing the human body- it’s about understanding form, proportion, and movement, all while honing your observation skills.

Last term, I had the privilege of teaching two art courses through Surrey Adult Learning, and I’m thrilled to share some outcomes from these highly successful classes.

An overview of upcoming classes and workshops in the Guildford area.

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be running three brand-new art classes on behalf of Surrey Adult Learning, designed to inspire and guide beginners into the world of painting. Whether you're new to oils or acrylics, or just looking to develop your skills, there’s a class for everyone.

A big thank you to everyone involved and a look back at a fun class!

Learn more about my latest piece, created during my 'Artist in the Window' residency.

I’m pleased to share that my artwork, 'King of the Chips', has been longlisted for the BTA 2024 Art Prize! It’s an honor to be recognised by Behind The Artist (BTA), a platform dedicated to championing creativity and fostering connections within the art community.

A reflection on the rationale behind live painting and a deeper exploration of the piece’s design.