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 I need to make room in my studio for new artworks in 2022 & so I’ve decided to offer some of my earlier original paintings at up to 50 % off. Plus there are some amazing reductions on selected homewares! These are available online on my website sale page – follow this link or why…

Wow it’s nearly here!! Banks Mill Studios open studios is back for 2021. The whole building is a hive of activity with preparations to showcase Derby’s creative hub with so many unique things to see & take home! There’s street food & sweet treats too! I’m on the 1st floor this time & I do…

There’s always something exciting happening in The Derbyshire Makers creative community that I am proud to be part of. We will be hosting The Derbyshire Makers Christmas Pop UP Gallery & Shop in The Gatehouse at Haddon Hall from the 3rd to 23rd December from 10am until 4pm every day. I’ll be there from 10th…

So this happened !!! My huge 4ft x 3ft painting of Major Mercury has been sold, but until now, it’s been top secret. A few weeks ago I was contacted out of the blue by a wonderful kind hearted lady to discuss purchasing the painting to donate to the breeders of Mercury aka Celt. The…

My diary for pet portraiture commissions is now fully booked for 2021. It’s going to be a busy few weeks pre Christmas. 🎄 I’m now taking bookings for my 2022 diary. So if there is a significant date such as a birthday/anniversary/wedding etc then I’d suggest getting in touch to grab your slot. To secure…

The 4th September marked 3 years in business as an artist at Banks Mill Studios – my goodness it has flown by! It’s been an amazing journey so far, filled with making an impact on people & charities with my artworks. And what better occasion to share with you this amazing letter I received last…

September is a busy month as we head back to some form of normality. I’m pleased to say that these in person events are in my diary. Between 13th & 19th September I will be part of a “Pop up” shop at Haddon Hall nr Bakewell with 9 other creatives as part of “Derbyshire Makers”.…

Wow !! I can’t believe we are into July & approaching the school summer holidays! What a year it’s been but it also feels like time is flying by! If you are like me & have been mulling a purchase over or needing to get a gift organised then now is your chance. I’m offering…

It’s been a busy few days of enquiries & deposits being paid to grab slots in my diary! So here is the up to date info on my availability For more info & to get booked into my diary, you can either message me on here or give me a call to chat it through.…

I am proud to announce that I have been specially selected by a leading animal charity to help celebrate its 135th Anniversary. The Horse Trust, which provides retirement and respite care for horses and ponies that served in the police and military, has commissioned myself to create a portrait of three of its most famous…