I was born in and grew up in Luton. I always had a passion for art, and the desire to study further in this field after school. However, I was discouraged from doing this in favour of more academic subjects. I moved to Leeds in 1999 to study French & German at the University of Leeds, which I enjoyed. During my time at university and whilst living abroad I visited exhibitions, went to a pottery club, took life drawing classes and made drawing and painting work. When I finished my degree in languages, I knew that I wanted to be an artist. So, I applied for an Art Foundation course at Leeds College of Art & Design and the rest is history. I am now a practicing artist who makes and exhibits work, collaborates with other artists and delivers creative community projects.

Education:

2004 – 2007 Leeds Metropolitan University BA (Hons) Fine Art

2003 – 2004 Leeds College of Art & Design Edexcel Diploma in Foundation Studies – Art &
Design
1999- 2003 University of Leeds BA (Hons) French - German

Professional Training:

2008: CIDA NOCN Level 3 - Community Development

2008: Artworks NOCN Level 2 - C3 creative communities (How to Devise & Deliver Creative Workshops)

2008: Artworks Associate Artist Training

2008: Leeds Youth Offending Service Safeguarding Children (Child Protection)

2007: Leeds Metropolitan University:
Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
Working with Students with Mental Illness.
Working with Students with Dyslexia.

2005: University of Leeds Deaf Awareness training.