Before becoming a full-time artist, I worked as a Senior Zookeeper at Colchester Zoo, overseeing a diverse collection of species within the busy and highly visible Farm section. It was a role filled with both incredible rewards and significant challenges. I'd dreamed of becoming a zookeeper since childhood, and although that dream became reality in my twenties, the demands of the profession left little time for creative pursuits. As a teenager, I loved drawing, but discouraging feedback from teachers gradually eroded my confidence and led me away from art for many years.

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Everything changed in March 2020, shortly after the birth of our first child. At the time, I was unknowingly struggling with postnatal depression and anxiety, which would later be formally diagnosed. Picking up a pencil again became a turning point in my life. Drawing brought a sense of calm and focus that I desperately needed, and amidst the sleepless nights and endless nappy changes, art became my sanctuary.

Within just five months of returning to drawing, I completed my first commissioned portrait. By the end of that year, clients from around the world were trusting me to create treasured portraits of their beloved animals.

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It is perhaps no surprise that horses have become such a significant part of my work. Having owned two wonderful horses and spent much of my life within the equestrian world, I naturally built my business within the equestrian community. Whilst I create portraits of all animals, horses will always hold a special place in my heart and on my canvas.

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In 2022, I was honoured to be nominated for Equine Service of the Year at the Equestrian Business Awards by my wonderful clients and followers. To my amazement, I was not only shortlisted as a finalist but went on to win the award. The recognition remains one of the proudest moments of my artistic career and is something I will always be incredibly grateful for. In 2023, I was invited to become an official judge for the Equestrian Business Awards, helping to assess entries in the Equine Service of the Year and Social Influencer of the Year categories.

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In 2025, I expanded my artistic services to include live wedding painting. Combining my passion for storytelling with my love of capturing meaningful moments, I now create bespoke paintings during weddings, preserving the atmosphere, emotion and memories of a couple's special day in a truly unique way. To ensure every piece receives the time, care and attention it deserves, I accept only a limited number of live wedding painting bookings each year.

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Whether I'm creating a cherished animal portrait or capturing the magic of a wedding day, my goal is always the same: to create meaningful artwork that tells a story and will be treasured for years to come.