About me

Creative, artist and writer.

Although it is not my day job, I am a creative person who is part of Yeovil Creatives. I studied the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Reading, where I also took modules in Fine Art and Psychology. I describe myself as a lost artist, impulsive writer and aspiring yogi. Most importantly, I’m a mum of 3 primary school aged children (-:

Yeovil Creatives member since 2021

I am proud to be part of this outstandingly talented group, and attend evening sessions as well as participating in workshops and events.

Yeovil Community Art School 21/22

I was selected by submitting a portfolio. The school involved six full day sessions and culminated in leading a workshop in Birchfield Community Centre and a graduate exhibition at Yeovil Art Space in the Quedam. The school was funded by Arts Council England.

View of Yeovil exhibition June 2023

Four of my images (shown below) and two poems were selected to be part of this exhibition at the Yeovil Art Space.

School group work June 2023

I worked with children at a local primary school to create painted flowers representing the different nationalities in the school as part of the school’s art week.

Writing

Somerset Soul blog since 2021

This very blog, shining a spotlight on South Somerset and share the things I love about this area. I was pleased to be interviewed on BBC Radio Somerset about the blog in June 2021.


Poetry reading, Somerset Art Week, as part of Carolyn Lefley’s Ancient Sea October 2022

I was invited by Carolyn to read my own poem ‘Love is oceanic’ as part of her Ancient Sea project, St Mary’s Church. Stoke-Sub-Hambdon.

Poetry reading, primary school, November 2022

I was delighted to be invited to read some of my own poetry to the children as part of poetry week. ‘Love is Oceanic’ and ‘The wonder of life’.

Hopes and Dreams 17 April to 15 June 2024 Yeovil Creatives Annual Exhibition. A striking poster with peach and yellow text against dark blue.

Hopes and dreams exhibition, April 2024

My poetry has been accepted to display at Yeovil Art Space in this exhibition.