I paint and create whimsical, folk and abstract work using the often-missed details of nature and wildlife as my inspiration to bring beauty, wonder, enjoyment and therapeutic healing into people’s lives.

I will often stop on a country lane while walking my dog Rosy and count the petals on a flower so I can reproduce it at home, not a photographic copy, but an imaginative representation.

I use acrylics, mixed media, and a variety of canvases including Welsh slate, and I love to use natural materials where possible 

  I hope you enjoy looking around my gallery and that my art brings you joy. All my pieces are available for sale, and I also take commissions.

 You can find out more about my artistic journey, love of the earth, and the crazy and amazing life I’ve lived in my blog.

Why Art & Soul? I wanted a name that reflects my love for art, gardening and nature, but also one that embraces the power of creativity and nature to heal the soul. Art & Soil’s play on the words, ‘heart & soul’, seemed to embrace that well.

Some ears ago, I recovered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Art and gardening were the two main things that helped me through that time. Creativity and nature are so intricately entwined with wellbeing and recovering from trauma. So, I’ve included links to my book, Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief if you or a friend or loved one would appreciate some creative and compassionate help through a hard time.

I hope you enjoy this journey in art and soil. x