I use a wide variety of beads to create unique beaded jewellery.  My preference in stone beads are the more unusual forms of Jasper which I team  up with freshwater pearls and vintage beads. I also work with Czech glass seed beads which offer a vast selection in terms of colour, shape, form and texture.

I am inspired by the colours of nature, in particular the way that nature combines colours in ways we don’t instantly think should work together. I observe the juxtapositions of colours in the natural world and often throw away the rule book to merge and blend colours in a striking way. This inspiration, teamed with the materials which I uses results in jewellery ranging from the big and bold through to intricate sculptural designs created with tiny Czech Glass seed beads.

I  also experiment with batik. My batik pictures and hangings  are all created on recycled linen or cotton  and the inspiration which pervades all my work is that of colour, shape, form and texture.

” As a child I always wanted a set of Lakeland crayons but had to settle for wishy washy Woolworth’s own brand- working with beads and dyes allows me to really bring out the colours which have pervaded my imagination since childhood. I recognise the importance of colour in people’s lives and the effects it can have on mood and well being. I want my creations to achieve this “

I also utilise all the skills and experiences gained during my first career in Adult Education and continue to teach and help others to tap into their own creativity. I work from my studio at Westgate Studios in Wakefield West Yorkshire and my work attracts international buyers.