​My journey as a painter began in my youth while working as an actor. I painted local landscapes and sold them in pubs to supplement my income. In my 50s, I immersed myself in regular art classes, including life drawing, which ultimately inspired me to pursue a part-time art degree. Over the course of eight years, I continued my studies with the Open College of the Arts, which, at the time, was part of the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and is now part of the Open University.

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In July 2024, I graduated from the UCA with a BA (Hons) Painting (2:1) and  was selected for The Graduate Art Show at the Vanner Gallery in Salisbury.

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2025: The Jackson Art Prize - Extended Longlist.

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2024: Long-listed for the Beep Biennial and a Winner of the Homiens Art Prize (Summer 2024) - Highly Commended.