After a BA (hons) in Fine Art from the University of York and an MA in Art and Space from the University of Kingston-Upon-Thames, I developed a career as a fine artist, with success both as an individual and as part of the ‘Byclops’ group, specializing in painting and film.

I then trained as a teacher of primary and secondary education and practised art therapy for children with special needs.

In 2011 I gained an MA in Children’s Books Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art.

I am currently combining my work as an author and illustrator with work as a fine artist.