About the Artist
I am a traditional printmaker based amidst the rugged beauty of Devon. My practice is rooted in an enduring fascination with water- its movement, depth, and the fleeting dance of light across its surface. The ever-changing rhythms of the natural world shape my creative process, offering both inspiration and challenge.
I created my first linocut print in the spring of 2019, after a particularly gorgeous swim beneath a full moon. The creative energy had been building inside me for months as I swam through changing tides and shifting seasons, and that night became the final push I needed to dip my toes back into the art world. From that moment, I knew that making prints would become a way to capture the sensations and moods that water stirs within me.
Much of my work begins outside: in the sea during a cold-water swim, or along the weathered paths that trace the Devon coastline. These experiences become the quiet foundations of my prints- a dialogue between memory and mark-making, where moments of stillness are held within layers of texture and tone.
Each piece explores the meeting point of fluidity and control, echoing the push and pull of the tide. The process itself is meditative, grounded in repetition and reflection, and the finished works aim to draw the viewer into that same contemplative space. Through my designs, I hope to capture the essence of being immersed in the elements- those fleeting, intimate encounters with nature that stay long after the moment has passed.
The Inspiration
Living close to water in all its forms- rivers, quarries, and the ever-changing sea- has a deep influence on my linocut work. I’m constantly drawn to the movement, texture, and shifting light that water brings to a landscape. It’s a source of both calm and energy, and I try to capture that balance in each piece I create. Much of my inspiration comes from time spent outdoors, often with a camera in hand, whether I’m on the shoreline or in the water itself.
I work from my own photographs as a starting point, but the process is never about direct reproduction. Instead, I combine these references with memory and imagination, simplifying forms and emphasising contrast to create something more expressive. Linocut as a medium lends itself beautifully to this- its bold lines and carved marks echo the rhythms and patterns I see in the natural world. Each print becomes a personal response to the places I know so well, shaped as much by feeling as by observation.
Original Prints
My traditional prints are usually created using the reduction method of carving lino, a process that builds an image gradually through layers of colour. Beginning with a single block, I carve and print the lightest areas first, then return to the same block to cut away more material before printing the next colour. This continues in stages, each layer adding depth, contrast and detail. Because the same block is used throughout, each step is irreversible and once an area is carved away, it cannot be printed again. This makes the process both intuitive and carefully considered. The final image emerges slowly, shaped by a balance of planning and response to each new layer.
All of my original prints are produced in very limited editions, typically ranging between 5 and 15. Due to the nature of the reduction process, once the final layer has been printed, the block is effectively destroyed and no further editions can be made. This means that each print is not only handcrafted but also finite, giving every piece a sense of rarity and individuality.
Remnant Prints
Alongside my full-sized original linocuts, I also create a second range of smaller works that I’ve affectionately named my remnant prints. These pieces are made using offcuts of paper and lino, along with excess ink from previous projects- materials that might otherwise have been discarded. I enjoy the challenge of working within these limitations, allowing the available shapes, colours and textures to guide the outcome in unexpected ways.
Created using a mix of printmaking techniques, these remnant prints are small but carefully formed, each one carrying its own character. They offer a space for experimentation, whether I’m testing out new ideas or simply capturing a fleeting moment on a more intimate scale. Despite their size, they hold the same attention to detail and sense of place as my larger works, giving new life to materials and ideas alike.
“Wonderful prints that capture each subject just brilliantly, and a lovely lady too”
— Sue Sutherland, Google Review