EDUCATION

1998-99 MA.Visual Communication (Illustration). Birmingham Institute of Art and Design. University of Central England (Now Birmingham City University).
1996-98 BTEC Professional Development Award (Illustration). Chelsea College of Art and Design.
1990-92 City and Guilds (Basketry). City of London Polytechnic.
1981-84 BA (Hons) Fine Art. Exeter College of Art and Design.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 08 – present

Arts Commissions for Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
Large lightbox containing artwork, ceiling panels and smaller block prints for the X-Ray Dept. (Seaside theme, suitable for children and adults)

Further commissions to design wall and window laminates, mobiles, signs and ceiling tiles for the Childrens Department , Jenny Lind and Buxton Wards . (Seaside theme, suitable for 0 – 16 years)

‘Trees” Commission for Cringleford Ward (Private patients). Three floor to ceiling ‘Tree’ designs for reception and linking corridor areas.

Children’s Rescusitation Unit (Accident and Emergency). Ceiling panels, wall laminates, printing on to vinyl pre-fabricated shapes. (Seaside theme suitable for 0-16 years)

Neo-natal Unit. Series of prints and printed murals suitable for very young children and adults.

Midwifery-led Birthing Unit. Floral themed laminates.

Day Procedure Unit. Buxton Ward. Further commissions to design wall and window laminates, mobiles, signs and ceiling tiles for the Childrens Department (Seaside theme suitable for 0-16 years)

Children's Eye Clinic. Series of designs based on wildlife and Norfolk landscapes.

Children's Neurophysiology. Neurophysiology Express with penguins.

http://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/arts/info/news.asp
http://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/arts/projects/commissions_projects9.asp

Plastic Surgery. Ceiling panels. Birds in a Blossom Tree.

Children's ENT. Waiting Area. Norfolk Broads wall graphics.

Children's UCC and Children's Radiology Waiting Room. Beach scene wall graphics.

2018 Currently working on new designs for the new Children's Accident and Emergency Waiting Room and Wayfinding. Underwater scenes wall graphics.

2011-12 St Julian’s Hospital Dementia Care Unit, Norwich.
Tree of Life Commission for the Contemplation Room and lead artist for the design work of the Courtyards and Gardens. Artwork to be printed on to handmade tiles (interior and exterior), benches, bird boxes, bird tables, fencing/gates, weather vanes.

2011-12 Scarborough General Hospital. Entrance Children’s Ward, Day Procedure Wards and Treatment Areas. Signage, washable laminates, mobiles, lightboxes (0-16 years)

2011-12 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Burns Unit. Designs for Main Reception, treatment areas and shock rooms. Lightbox for Main Reception Area and washable laminates for Treatment Areas suitable for all age ranges.
http://www.uhb.nhs.uk/news/cool-artwork-unveiled-for-burns-unit.htm
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/birminghams-queen-elizabeth-hospital-uses-4181

2016-17 Nottingham Audiology Implant Programme (Cochlear Implants). Two patient/staff led designs (Adult and Children's) for the Department corridor and Waiting Rooms. Wall graphics on board.


1999-18 Artist, Freelance Illustrator (Greetings cards, childrens books and newspapers).
Clients include: Ling Design. Hallmark, Phoenix Trading, Almanac Gallery, Gina B Designs, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Webb Ivory Ltd, Impress Publishing, Clear Creations, Heinemann, Tempus, Nelson Thornes, The Guardian, Zig Zag Books, Reco Cards, Sheffield University, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Arts Project, Cowley Robinson, Weldon Owen, World Wildlife Fund, Paper Dove, RSPB.



Galleries

The Quay Gallery, Blakeney, Norfolk
Handcrafted Gallery, Blakeney, Norfolk
Hare and Moon Gallery, Alby Crafts, Norfolk
The Lion House Gallery, Lavenham, Suffolk
Fineline Frames Gallery, North Creake, Wells-Next-the Sea, Norfolk
Garden House Gallery, Cromer, Norfolk
Baron Arts, Holt, Norfolk