I am principally a printmaker, a demanding and inspiring discipline which I have now been practicing for thirty years. Etching is my favourite process, but I also make collagraphs and linoprints, sometimes combining more than one method in one piece of work. I draw inspiration from my surroundings, especially the natural world, experienced both in my garden and out in the wider landscape.

In addition to printmaking, I enjoy drawing and painting, working mostly in mixed media including soft pastel, oil pastel, watercolour, and collage. Recently I have started experimenting with making Artists’ Books – bringing a new dimension to works on paper.

I am also fascinated by ceramics. I enjoy the freedom of hand-building, which allows one to experiment with a wide range of forms. I work mostly in stoneware, finishing with a variety of glazes, usually fired in reduction.

For this year’s Artweeks exhibition I will be in the lovely church at South Moreton, near Didcot. I’ll be joining six other artists, to put on a wide-ranging display which will include: original prints (etchings, woodcuts, collagraphs and screen prints) paintings, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, woodturning and rocking horses. The work is extremely varied, but a common theme for all the artists is the inspiration provided by the world around us, and especially the natural environment. We'll also be selling greetings cards, and serving refreshments (tea, coffee, delicious homemade cookies and cakes).

I shall also have work included in the exhibition at the Oxford Printmakers Co-operative workshop in Tyndale Road, East Oxford, where I am a member.