About me

My work explores the experience of close observation in nature, shaped by time spent walking and working on Hampstead Heath. I approach the landscape as an attentive observer, focusing particularly on plant life and the changes that unfold across seasons. Through drawing and writing, I record these shifts in my journal, often beginning with simple questions that lead to further research and deeper understanding.
After years working as a software engineer in fast-paced urban environments, reconnecting with the natural world has become central to both my life and practice. Nature journaling forms the foundation of my process, allowing me to slow down, notice detail, and build an ongoing relationship with my local, natural environment. My involvement with a local
conservation charity, where I contribute to a climate change project focused on the heath, also informs my awareness of environmental change and human impact.
Having lived in Tokyo for a decade, I am drawn to the philosophy and discipline of Asian brush painting, which continues to shape my approach to mark-making. My compositions develop through a sequence of deliberate, responsive brushstrokes, where each mark carries weight and cannot be undone. This creates a balance between control and
spontaneity, requiring focus and presence throughout the process.
I work primarily on paper, using watercolour, pencil, and inks. My material choices are guided by a commitment to sustainability, as well as by the sensitivity of paper as a surface. Whether working on rice paper or recycled sheets, I value its responsiveness—how it records each gesture and encourages a direct, unguarded approach to making.