Painting

Welcome to my blog - ruminations on what influences me as a visual artist

The Uncanny and Queerness in Art, and why Dexter Dalwood's ears must be burning every day!

How familiar are you with the term Uncanny? What does it say to you? The Uncanny was defined by Siegmund Freud in 1916 as that which is...

Ramifications of having a resting bitch face that would curdle milk!

I saw a boy with amazing DM boots, and his mother chastised me for staring - the ramifications of having a severe resting bitch face !

Second Face! Masks and Judgement

Masks are not just for protection. They can also be used to disguise, hide, amuse or even frighten others, and used to make a statement.

The Grievability of Lives and Why it Matters

Itouch on these themes in my own work.I like to portray older women in a positive light. Positive, strong, colourful, bold and full of life!

How the Bin Collectors changed my life!

Hi . Welcome to my first blog! You may already know me but you probably don't know my story of how I became an artist. When I was 18, I...