I've loved art for as long as I can remember. As a child, summer art classes were my favorite escape, sparking a lifelong passion for creativity. Over the years, I've explored various mediums—watercolor, acrylics, pastels, gouache, and charcoal—depicting still life, botanicals, wildlife, and landscapes. My work is often inspired by photos from family travels and daily walks, reflecting a harmony between nature and human influence. Painting, for me, is meditation—an expression of emotions, memories, and experiences. I live in Coulsdon, am a member of the Old Coulsdon Art Society, and also enjoy knitting, gardening, cooking, and Indian classical music.