I am a visual and mixed media artist and art teacher, mostly working as a painter but I also use a variety of materials including willow and textiles.  The medium I choose for an artwork is determined by the ideas I have, so along the way I am always learning new techniques and there is a cross-fertilization between different media which I find very exciting.  I enjoy collaborating and sharing skills with people and artists.  One of those artists is my husband Krishna - we share a studio and teaching workspace together in Sheffield called Walkley Art Studio and Pottery.  

 

Currently I am combining my love of painting people and my interest in the environment and fragile landscapes with a series incorporating landscape, birds and a personification of the principle of caring  for those environments. 

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I teach art theory and practice in my own classes in Sheffield and also for the WEA and the Coop in Sheffield and Chesterfield. Although I have practiced as a community artist for over 30 years, I arrived late to more formal teaching; it was daunting at first but I really enjoy sharing my learning and techniques. 
    
I am also experienced in project development and management and have worked as a consultant for local authorities and other arts and education organizations on strategic development, community and public art and community development.