I am English and have lived in Mauritius for the last 23 years. I studied Interior Design at Chelsea Art College, where I learned to draw! Serge Constantin, a Mauritian artist, gave me lessons and I joined his Saturday group this is where I learnt to paint outdoors, on site. He taught me to paint from nature and to sketch. By working this way you catch the spirit of the place. I don't work from photos. I then met Richard Web at the Slade School of Art and he introduced me to tone and colour. There is nothing as exciting as studying and interpreting the landscape.I like to go to very wild, secluded, peaceful places with my dogs and explore them thoroughly. I love being up high and looking down. It is so relaxing being outdoors and I enjoy a good walk and climb! Usually when out walking I get a strong feeling when I see a view which interests me, then when I feel ready I go back with my charcoal and oils making studies. I go back many times making studies, then one day I'll feel ready to use them to make a big painting. I have to wait for this moment to come. I cannot make it happen.
I paint for the pure pleasure and to advance down the road of self discovery which is a very long and windy road! I also like to teach others.
