Since a very young age I have had an avid interest in the concepts of visual art. I began to write and illustrate in my teens and continued  to do so as a hobby. When I left school I worked for a photographic  company as a microfilmist. It was here that I acquired knowledge of the rudimentary processes of photography, which has proved to be a  valuable starting point for my current work. After this, for a short  while I pursued my artistic career working with disabled children as  an art ancillary. I then embarked on a complete change of career working in the commerce industry completing a BTEC in business and finance, until the birth of my daughter Laura.  

Since I never grew out of my adoration for the fantasy world and all it has to offer, I enrolled onto a part time art class at my local college. This transition intensified my eagerness to create a personal style of decorative imagery. Having studied for 2 years, I then progressed on to the foundation course in Art and Design. The assignments I was given assisted to assimilate new visions and ideas. After finishing the Pre-Degree it became apparent that my designs delineated  
toward children’s illustration. I attended N.E.W.I North East Wales Institute in Wrexham were I completed a Degree (B.A Hons) in Illustration for Children’s Publishing.  

Although I experimented in a plethora of materials, I soon realised that watercolour and coloured pencils were unequivocally the mediums that enhance and harmonize the technique I use to create my designs: hence the assiduous attention to detail. The core of my work is based partly on tradition together with a flair for contemporary wit, therefore I prefer to illustrate the inherent qualities of the characters I enjoy developing. 

If you would like to buy an artwork or print please visit my website www.sublimedesignz.co.uk or email. Let me know which picture you are interested in, mention HAVEN and I will donate the stated percentage of the price to help the wildcats.