"Morning in Sant Marti Vell" Painting

Often my work is inspired by my coastal walks on the Costa Brava where I live in Spain. Working from observation, I use colours, shapes, lines and textures to give my unique impression of the scene before me.

I am currently painting with thread and loving it. I stitch portraits by hand, combining drawing, paint, appliqué and thread painting to create unique treasures that can be cherished for generations. In contrast to traditional portraits, they are designed to be fun, bright and magical.

I am sewing my drawings with free motion machine embroidery to create fun pictures of swimming pool scenes. I combine loose and energetic thread painting with botanical prints that i have always loved.

In the past I used thick oil paint with a pallet knife to create sumptuous, textured paintings

On an ipad I used my finger to draw and this gives my digital paintings an authentic intimacy and energy.

Throughout my adventures and global wanderings I have always sketched, painted and studied fine art. setting up studio on a desert island south of Somalia or in the sitting room of a New York apartment or at an art school in Munich or London.

My work evolves with my life. Thick sumptuous oils of chubby bathers made way for luminous layers of haunting acrylic abstracts. I explored the freedom and possibilities of digital painting and I am currently working on textile creations.

I live in Catalonia with my beloved husband, daughter, donkey and dog!