”From a very early age I painted flowers and was always fascinated by their perfect symmetry and organic changes.

When I was at art college in London, I always seemed to gravitate to Botanical painting but, despite loving the subject, it didn’t become my full-time job until a few years ago.

This coincided with moving back to my native Sussex with my lovely husband and son. Life was a juggling act at first – commuting as a freelance journalist, having a toddler and finishing my Diploma with the Society of Botanical Artists. But soon I was able to exhibit and teach and I’m now a teacher of regular courses and workshops in the south east. 

My aim is to encourage people to dust off their sketchbooks, or pick up a paintbrush for the first time, and let the world disappear, even for a few moments. I always felt that a career in art was a pipe dream, but I feel so incredibly lucky to be able to do this now.”