I work chiefly in the medium of stone lithography.
Both monochrome and multi-coloured, the prints cover many different themes and topics, brought together by the distinctive style this print method gives an image.

I print mainly on delicious handmade paper – either Italian Fabriano Liscia, or Somerset Velvet soft white, but also experiment with other papers, cards and fabric.

Stone lithography works on the principle of greasy inks and crayons repelling water. I draw my image on the smooth surface of a cut stone block with liquid inks or crayons – called tusche. I roll ink onto the stone, keeping the surface damp, so only the image takes it up and the undrawn areas stay white, then put paper on top and wind it through the press.
I love the medium for its versatility and unexpectedness. Sometimes things happen when you’re making a print that produces a lovely surprise effect. You could call them mistakes – for me they’re happy accidents.

Monoprints are made by working directly on to a smooth, nonabsorbent surface with oil-based inks, building up layers with different tools and textures. When the image is right, I put a sheet of paper on top and run it through the press. So each monoprint is unique.

I’m a member of Frome Artist Printmakers.