about me

In the tale of my life I’ve hopped from one colorful chapter to another, bouncing between places. My eyes opened for the first time in Zamora, Spain, a month before the first moon landing. I spent my childhood in Toro, a small town that felt like it was straight out of a storybook, complete with cobblestone streets made for skipping and secret hideouts perfect for plotting adventures. Then came the bigger, busier streets of Oviedo, where I felt lost, missing the stars hidden behind the city lights.

In 1987, I set sail for England, drawn by the promise of new experiences. London and Cambridge became my playgrounds (although those of adulthood aren’t quite as fun as those in childhood) as I chased my dreams of music at Goldsmith’s College and Anglia Ruskin University, and somewhere along the way, picked up a Music degree.

In 2010, the winds of change swept me to the other side of the planet, New Zealand. Initially drawn to the city of Christchurch, fate intervened with a large earthquake (and many after that), shaking our lives and prompting a new direction. After weathering the storm, I found solace in the serene beauty of the Nelson area, where the sea captured my heart.

My journey has brought me full circle to another quiet town, Tapawera, where the stars seem to shine a bit brighter, gently lighting the way into this next chapter.

Since 2002, I’ve been splashing colors and dreams around at Sugarcube Studios, a cozy creative hub I share with my partner-in-crime, Danny.

Through my art, I like to sprinkle a bit of wonder, nudging people to slow down and connect with nature. Along the way, I’ve organized exhibitions and fundraisers to give a hand to wildlife conservation, hoping that creativity can blend with purpose and leave a small mark.

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My work has been published in several magazines and I have exhibited in the following galleries:

Legacy Gallery in Odiham (2007)
Sala Naos in Santander (2008)
Farnham Maltings (2009)
Ochre Print Studios in Guildford (2009)
Chalk Hill in Guildford (2009)
The Bhavan Centre, Institute for Indian Art & Culture in London (2010)
Fundación Vela Zanetti, León (2011)
Espacio Creativo, Laredo (2011)
Nelson “The Bridge Street Collective” (December 2013)
Little Beehive Co-op, Nelson (May 2014)
Art Expo, Nelson (July 2014)
Reflections Gallery, WOW Museum, Nelson (18 November 2014 to 9 January 2015)
Kina Gallery, 200 x 200. New Plymouth (28 November to 19 December 2015)
Matchbox, Wellington (January 2016)
Little Beehive Co-op, Nelson (January 2017)
Cultural Conversations, Nelson (April 2023)
G Space Gallery, NMIT, Nelson (October 2023)