I am an Oxford-based artist, biologist and natural historian specialising in drawing trees. Working almost entirely in the field, my light instinctive sketches in charcoal and chalk explore the growth, form and character of trees and capture the changes brought about by light, season and time. Rarely leaving home without a sketchbook, I draw outside in all weathers.
Other strands of my work include more detailed studies of natural objects and the use of text and maps to explore the language of nature and of place.
With an academic background in research and teaching in biology, anthropology and environmental science, I regularly speak about my work at lectures, symposia and other events. I run bespoke art and natural history projects & events in school, museum & community settings.
I exhibit my work regularly in Oxford in solo and groups shows. In recent years my work has also been shown in London and Brighton. I frequently undertake commissions for single 'tree portraits' and larger projects involving more extensive mapping and drawing. Recent projects include illustrating the trees in the grounds of Headington Rye and on a Sussex Farm as well as drawing series from the floodplains of the Thames and Cherwell Rivers.
In 2025 I received the Mary Moser Award for a second career artist.
