Something of a peculiar career path for an artist - I am a chartered civil engineer with a specialist interest in environmental management and also with qualifications in management including an MPhil from Cardiff University Business School.

Following my retirement I studied art at Hereford College of Art and Design and was awarded an HND in Fine Art in 2005. I began exhibiting in 2004 and enjoyed early success in major competitions and regional exhibitions. I began study for an MA in Printmaking with the University of Wales, Newport, in October 2008 - I will complete the course in 2010.

Local government management was more my ‘thing’ than engineering. I was Director of Technical Services for Torridge District Council from 1986 to 1992, Director of Technical Services for Monmouth Borough Council from 1992 to 1995 and Director of Environmental Management for Torfaen County Borough Council from 1995 to 2001. From 2001 to 2003 I worked part-time as a performance management auditor for the Audit Commission in Wales.

Book art “Invasive Species” 2010