I am in my thirties, married and with 2 young daughters. I have painted for many years and completed the foundation year in fine art at Leeds university before changing tack and becoming first a geographer and then a market researcher for O2.

Painting became a hobby rather than a career, but since starting a family I have begun to transform my passion into what I hope will become a successful local business. I primarily paint in oils but have been known to dabble in other media! As well as painting and being a mum I enjoy rock climbing, fell running and mountain biking.