Business overview

It’s funny how originally a city girl like myself, ends up painting cows….

I’m sure moving to the Lake District had a lot to do with this. I find inspiration on our many walks and cycles. We always have a camera handy.

I just love painting animals. This was the first cow I photographed on Coniston Old Man in 1996, she was trying to lick itself. Really enjoyed painting her, so I tried a few more. It all grew from there.

One of the first things I paint is the eyes. This helps me to find the character of the animal, almost like we bond.

‘I observe animals, their shapes, gestures and mannerisms and in developing my ideas, I take them quite often out of their context. I like using bold colours.

In my work, I explore the possibilities of bringing the subjects in and out of focus. Composition plays an important role in my paintings.

I enjoy the gathering of information as much as I do the painting. Cows are funny creatures. Just like humans, they have their own characteristics. Their faces show expressions and a curiosity that never stop to amaze and fascinate me.’