I am an artist and creator of beautiful things. Since retiring I have had time to indulge my love of arts and crafts, in particular silversmithing. I love the process of using heat to create beautiful shapes with silver and setting the silver with gemstones, each enhancing the other - the effect of sparkling genuine gemstones against the glow of the silver is magical.

I have some of my silver jewellery for sale here. 

I have painted for many years. I occasionally paint commissions, most of these have been painted for gifts (usually surprises) and it's so rewarding when they are received with joy and loved. You can see some examples on my Gallery page. 

Still time to see my latest collection at Rushden Lakes, with Northants Open Studios 2024 as it's been extended to the end of October. I am sharing the space with talented digital artist Keith Chambers. More

I also had a successful exhibition of my jewellery and sculptures at Jeyes of Earls Barton, again as part of Northants and Rutland Open Studios. I shared with four other artists and really enjoyed the 'Meet the Artists' event, was lovely to demonstrate and talk about techniques with the visitors, and chat with the other artists, we are all so different and hearing their stories was very inspiring. More

I have recently discovered a whole new way of painting that can create some wonderful and exciting effects, acrylic pouring uses fluid paint and instead of a brush the paint is manipulated in various ways on the canvas. You can see more on the Fluid Art page.

I have recently discovered a whole new way of painting that can create some wonderful and exciting effects, acrylic pouring uses fluid paint and instead of a brush the paint is manipulated in various ways on the canvas. You can see more on the Fluid Art page.

 I also create in polymer clay, I have made birds, butterflies and dragonfly sculptures, these are all modelled on real insects for a realistic look.. 

I was thrilled to be named by The British Polymer Clay Guild as their featured artists for January 2020. You can read about it in their newsletter here.

I hope you enjoy browsing through my web site. Please contact me if you would like further information on anything on the web site.

Joy