My art career had a long wait, starting with the usual path after school, including a printmaking degree at a time when polytechnics were common. Unfortunately I never finished that degree, and my artistic journey paused there. Fast forward to age 54, and I began to explore the possibilities of art more.

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Eager to learn quickly, I jumped into oil paints and the challenge of capturing the human form, with my dad as my first sitter—though I often cringe at that early piece, it still proudly hangs on their wall. Recently, I've been focused on depicting the landscapes I cherish walking through with my family.

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I've discovered gouache paint, which offers a refreshing contrast to; I love the speed and opacity it allows.

Now, I effortlessly jump between oils and gouache, finding joy in both as I continue to evolve as an artist.