I originally studied Art History and, following my graduation, I worked in galleries and museums as an arts project manager for several years. I came to a gradual realisation that, whilst I was facilitating creative people in their work, I had long held an unspoken wish to be the creative one. Fast forward, I have now been a professional creative for over fifteen years. I started as a photographer, building a career I’m proud of. I won awards and set up my own studio. About a decade ago, I stumbled across botanical casting. I took a class with one of the pioneers of the process and things started to shift again.

The process combined everything I love: nature, flowers, and making things with my hands. I became immersed in it straight away, practising alongside my photography for years. But more recently, I realised botanical art needed to be a bigger part of my professional focus, not just something I did when I had the time. That instinct has led me here. I'm now studying an MA in Creative Practice, focused entirely on my botanical work. It's a big transition, and I'm in the middle of it, but the direction feels right.

I work from my studio in the North East of England. I'm quiet, I notice details, and I care deeply about the work I make and the people I make it for.