I am a freelance illustrator and artist working from my studio in Sheffield, UK.

I studied Fashion & Clothing at college and went on to gain a First in Clothing Design (BA Hons) from Manchester Metropolitan University. I then went on to work in the technical side of clothing and textiles and have worked extensively in production planning and logistics across the UK before settling in Sheffield to pursue my creative freelance career in illustration and as an artist.

I use my background in fashion to be inspired by the textures and colours of clothing. I use these influences as a starting point in my artwork to depict the figure, often elongating the figure or gently distorting the shape. I am greatly inspired by fuller female figures, which often contradicts the standard fashion style that I saw when growing up in the UK in the 1990's.

I work instinctively, working quickly to respond to the figure in front of me. I enjoy working to a larger scale and my artworks often have an additional paper attached to encompass an arm or foot. I use whatever medium I have close to me but enjoy working with a soluble graphite, soft pastel and gouache. I enjoy the flexibility of the medium and the opportunity to work with my hands to create the texture I require. My work is inspired by the soft palette in the skin, sepias, caramels, apricots and peaches whilst also using a splash of contrasting highlighter pink or indigo.