Hi, welcome to my world of colour.

All my life I have been doodling, sketching, painting or creating. I was blessed with a talent and there was nothing else for me but to be an artist, author and illustrator. My passion is to paint and I am living my dream.

I was born and educated in Picton and brought up with boats and the sea and cannot help but be totally inspired by this environment.

I am married with two children and three grandchildren. These people and their families are the centre of my world and I am so lucky to have them all close by.

We lived in Gisborne for 20 years where I owned the Black Truffle Art Gallery. My daytime work was as a Graphic Designer and Editor of a magazine. Then for the next 20 years in Marlborough I helped set up road shows and adult courses.

Currently I am writing another book, designing a mural for Seddon School, enjoying my family, walking and gardening and of course painting.

The vineyards, mountains and waterways of the Marlborough Sounds with their ever changing moods will keep me inspired to paint forever.