Oxford trees: field sketches in charcoal, chalk and pencil.

Please note there has been a change of venue since the printed Artweeks guide. This year I shall be displaying my work in my house and garden in Lathbury Road, North Oxford, located between Jericho and Summertown and look forward to welcoming visitors old and new.

The work displayed for Artweeks 2025 will include charcoal drawings of trees made in the University Parks, Christchurch Meadow, Port Meadow, Wytham Woods and other locations close to the city. Working outside in all weathers, and at all times of day, my drawings celebrate the beauty, individuality and resilience of the trees around us and capture the changing light and mood across the seasons.

Many of my pieces are relatively swift, opportunistic sketches, which seek to capture the feeling of being in the landscape. Others are more closely observed drawings of well-known trees, sometimes featuring the same individual tree or view in different seasons. All reflect a long-established drawing practice based on close observation and daily sketching in the field, informed by my background as a biologist and natural historian.

I am pleased to announce that this year I received the Mary Moser Award for an individual who has become an artist as a second career. As always, I will be happy to explain how my previous and current careers work together in my practice.

Original oak-framed drawings, limited edition prints, postcards, cards and hand drawn maps of the University Parks will be available. Sketchbooks of recent drawings across the year since May 2024 will also be on display. These often form a starting point for conversations about local trees as well as for discussions about commissions, collaborations and future projects.

Venue accessible on foot and free parking spaces usually available in street. No dogs in house or garden. They may be tied up to the bicycle rack outside.