I am the middle child of a musical and artistic family from Dorking in Surrey, England. Both my sisters also paint and my brother is a musician, my father was an engineer, and my mother, a model then a school teacher, played the cello. I was encouraged in the arts while growing up. My previous career was in designer clothing in London.  I arranged fashion shows, working for Charles Jourdan, Valentino, Armani and Ereuno. I also worked as a personal wardrobe consultant for many private high profile clients.

In my married life I have moved many times with my husband’s career, raising my 2 children and continuing my passion in painting. In Scotland I organized many successful art shows while living in Scotland with the Alford artists group. I studied and taught ceramics in Inverurie.

In Alaska: I decided to study art more seriously at UAA (University of Alaska Anchorage). In college I won many prizes including “peoples choice”. I have had a ceramic piece and many water media pieces accepted in juried shows outside of college, and in 2001 I won "best of show" at the Girdwood Mountain Arts festival. I taught ceramic and watercolor classes for children and adults at Bear Valley Community School, and also by arrangement at home in my studio, as well as teaching art in the classroom at Grace Christian School.  I worked part time at the well respected art gallery Artique, Ltd in downtown Anchorage, where my work was also hung. I have always been active in art groups. I love to organize art shows and in 2001 I was the President of the Anchorage Water Color Society, presenting and presiding over shows at the Museum of Alaska. I worked with the Anchorage Center for Families for six years, building up their very successful "Paint-a-Thon" fundraiser, where I organized over 60 local Artist to paint for the charity.

In Houston: We moved to Houston in 2002 and during our stay in Texas I was active on the board of the Watercolor Art Society of Houston (WAS-H), serving as the International Exhibition chair, organizing very large international shows. I also worked freelance interior decorating as well as painting by commission. In Houston I was represented in Eastman gallery and Thornwood Gallery.

In Indonesia: I have had a successful solo show at Anza, and a group show at Koi Restaurant in Kemang. I have created many paintings to raise money for the Tsunami and the earthquake in Jogya. I am active with the Indonesian Heritage Society (IHS) organizing day trips, and with the contemporary art group. I am Exhibition Chairperson for the IHS Art and Photography Exhibition 2009.

I teach group and private lessons in my home studio. My work is mostly in water-based mediums, mixed media on paper canvas or board. I am inspired in the many layers and facets of life here in this interesting land.