To me Drawing , Intaglio Printing Sculpting and Etching is very much a form of communication and a means to understand the natural world. Personally I feel that am poor with words and can best express my thoughts best this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My father was a keen sketcher of both people and landscapes. Wherever he went, he carried a sketch book and pen.They were, in effect his diary. Until his death in 2006, I often accompanied him and started my own sketch books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 1970s my interest in the Natural World led me to do a degree in Geography at Oxford University and subsequently a Masters in Glacial Geology at the University of Reading. have also worked as a Sedimentologist on Cores for a number of years both in the Netherlands and Sarawak. I also married a Geologist dedicated to his subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since I married, a Geologist , my family life has been peripatetic and this gave a broader perspective of the physical world which inspired me to keep drawing and continue to try new techniques particularly pastel drawing, etching and 3-D work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 1990s I completed a 2 year Foundation course in \u201cVisual Studies\u201d at the Colchester Institute, Essex where I developed a particular interest in Life Drawing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2007, I commenced Art courses at the wonderful SKVR ( Centre for the Creative Arts in Rotterdam). This meant I had the opportunity to focus on becoming professional. Over a period of 6 years I was part of a small group of artists who were selected to do \u201cDe Opleiding\u201d( specialist training) where I further developed my skills for etching ,Life Drawing and sculpting. Most of my Sculpture dates from this time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the completion of my training with SKVR, I was honoured with a Solo Exhibition in the Gallery of the Donner Book Store in Central Rotterdam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I live in Oxford now and since joining the Oxford Printmaker\u2019s Co-operative have specialised in Intaglio Printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My interest in the Natural World has not abated. I was very honoured to co-curate an Oxford Printmakers collaboration with Oxford University\u2019s Natural History Museum for the Exhibition entitled \u201cFirst Animals\u201d 2019 \u2013 2020. This Exhibition has travelled to various schools and is currently on display in Loughborough Town Hall as part of the Charnwood Forest Geopark initiative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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