Harley Gallery Exhibition
My solo exhibition at The Harley Gallery opened this weekend with a ‘Walk & Talk’ which was very well attended.
Introducing New Works: Identity and Dress
Let me introduce you to my new collection of work: The Portland Series. These paintings were inspired by the Portland
The Lace Trail
The Lace Trail is a series of paintings created after winning the BP Travel Award in 2013. The painting
Painting Bess
I have been working on a portrait inspired of Bess of Hardwick, the grand old lady who had Hardwick Hall
The Velvet Top Twelve
Soft and lush, rich and deep colours; velvet is and always has been one of the most gorgeous and tactile
Welbeck Abbey and its Owners
The history of Welbeck Abbey goes back to the 12th century when a monastery was built on the site where
The Portland Collection
Last week I went back to the Harley Gallery at the Welbeck Abbey estate in Nottinghamshire to get inspiration from
Hardwick Hall
Hardwick Hall, the home of the fabulous Bess of Hardwick, is a Tudor gem of a house. It was built
Bess of Hardwick Hall
I visited Hardwick Hall today, a spectacular Tudor mansion, commissioned and lived in by one of the most illustrious ladies
Threads of History
How can textiles from the past have meaning today? How does authenticity play a role in my work (or not)? A
Strawberries and Borage in 17th Century Jackets
Jacobean embroidered jackets are a very common sight within the portraiture of the early 17th century. The scrolling patterns with
A Treasure Trove in Nottinghamshire
Welbeck Abbey Welbeck Abbey is a wonderful estate in Nottinghamshire, filled with promise, secrets and history. Its estate contains a