I was brought up on the Isle of Bute, and attended Rothesay Academy Primary and Secondary Schools. There, I took Higher Art, taught by Lyn Bulloch and Ian Scott. At Aberdeen University, I studied German, French and History of Art, and continued to paint and draw on a casual basis.

On graduating, I moved to England to begin a career in education, first as a teacher of German and French in Oxfordshire, then as a teacher trainer at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. This left little time for art, and so it was not until I retired, and returned to live on Bute, that I was able to devote my energies to painting and creating again.

Using acrylics, I paint mainly seascapes, landscapes, and landmarks around the island. I also spend time in Kintyre, where I am a member of a group of artists called 'Carradale Coastal Creatives'. I paint from photographs, and undertake commissions. Some of my paintings are available as prints, cards and postcards.

I also work with craft resin. Taking inspiration from local beaches, I've created The Rockpool Collection - a range of products featuring shells, stones, shingle, sand and seaweed, set in clear resin. Items include decorative bowls, coasters, tea light holders, key rings and bag charms.

I am now also developing The Woodland Collection, a range of resin coasters and bowls containing autumn leaves.