I obtained my  Higher in Art and Design.  Shortly after I received my first commission; to design and paint a large scale frieze in the main school hall.

In 1990, I began experimenting with papier mache developing my own methods of creating papier-mache figures, from fishing wire skeletons I built and designed myself. The all important body shape was then built up in papier-mache around this.  Concurrent studies in Fashion and Design which led to an award with distinction, also proved invaluable in designing and making clothes for the figures.

In 1996, my interest in art began to broaden, fuelled by art books and visits to galleries.  Influenced mainly by Landscapes and Impressionism, I began to paint my own works in acrylic and oil on canvas boards I built myself. This was initially a quiet hobby, until friends saw more of my work, resulting in the opportunity to create bespoke murals around their idea.

In 2004, my hobby took a prosperous turn with my first paid commission.  Later that year in December 2004, I exhibited 5 paintings alongside other artists as part of an exhibition to showcase Glasgow Caledonian University talent. At this event the University purchased one of my paintings.

Since then I have completed further paid commissions.  My unique style is instantly recognisable and the bespoke textured oil and acrylic paintings on canvas are produced to order based on the customer(s) environment, colour surroundings and space available, thus always producing an original design, to order.