My Story

Falling in love with Horses

Horses have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Their presence awakens something primal in me — a reminder of freedom, wildness, and belonging to the earth. The sight of a horse against the landscape is never just a moment of beauty; it is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel part of something greater.

I paint for the love of horses, but also for what they open in us. They connect us to the rhythms of the land, through their energy, I find my own — and through my paintings, I try to share that essence. Each work is both an exploration of their spirit and a reflection of our shared relationship with nature, guided by a deeper presence that connects us all. My work is about exploring that emotional bond, translating the essence of horse energy into marks, textures, and colour. Each painting is an attempt to capture not only their spirit and power, but also the quiet wisdom and vulnerability that they hold.

Much of my inspiration comes from time spent with my horse, Spirit. Together we’ve crossed rivers, ridden windswept beaches, and stood quietly at mountain tops. These moments remind me that horses are not separate from the land, but an integral part of it — and travelling with them them allows me to feel that same connection to the earth. These adventures are magical, and they find their way back into my studio — becoming the energy that fuels my art, weaving their way into the paintings as marks, colours, and layers of texture, carrying the memory of wild landscapes within them.

I hope that through my paintings you find echoes of your own experiences with horses — the love, the freedom, the adventures, and even the losses that shape a life shared with them.

Falling in love with Paint

My creative journey began in fashion, studying at Central St. Martins and later working in costume design for contemporary dance and ballet. As co-owner of Float Glass Design, I also created public art commissions, including large-scale work for the Natural History Museum. But over time, I felt drawn back to painting — to return to the immediacy of my hand, the physicality of mark-making, and the stories that horses were asking me to tell.

In my studio in The Cowshed in Lewes, East Sussex, I’ve developed a process that blends abstraction with figuration. I often begin with textured marks on plaster, then wash layers of transparent paint across the surface. From this abstract foundation, the horse gradually emerges — sometimes bold, sometimes hidden, always carrying a presence of its own. The process mirrors my relationship with horses themselves: a conversation of energy, patience, and trust.

For me, horses are teachers and healers as much as they are muses. They remind me to stay present, to listen, and to honour the energy I bring into the studio. Every painting is both a reflection of my journey with them and a reminder that when we connect with them, we also reconnect with the wild within ourselves.. I invite you to step into that space too.