After 40 years working in a stressful corporate IT world I finally decided follow my dream and concentrate on my passion for Glass Mosaic artwork. I love all things glass, the feel, shapes, colours of glass and the effects of light on it mean that any piece of artwork can look different on any day, which keeps it alive and constantly surprising.

From 2020, under the “Portrasaic” banner I decided to concentrate full time on portrait, pet and animal art. I also take commissions to create pet portraits in glass mosaic.

My approach to the artform is a long exacting process which demands accurate glass cutting, but when the finished article appears from under the layer of grout, as the final polish is performed, it is always a revealing and rewarding surprise, even for me!

My other passions are running, doing the Great North Run each year (now on my 14th!), family, travel and walking our dear pet black labrador “Bella”