‘My ideas are taken from my immersion in nature. In recent years I have become obsessed with the intricate, abstract tangles and organic patterns within the hedgerows, woodlands and fields that surround my studio. I closely follow their seasonal, decorative transformations of colour and texture. My aim is to subtly alter reality into something more poetic and elusive and enjoy exploring water based mediums in ways that interpret the sense of the image rather than precisely representing a particular feature. I enjoy playing with intriguing marks that merely allude to the facts. I have recently been exploring  collage  and paper making as a move towards a new kind of art practice,making more informed choices about what materials I use  and buy.