I started my professional career at art school where I studied painting and then went on to qualify as a chartered architect. Since then, practicing in both the UK and France, I have specialised in house design, renovation works to traditional buildings and perspective drawing, working with different clients and media.

Recently I have undertaken further study into more formal art therapy and encouraged by the results, I am now running workshops for those seeking to explore themselves in colour, line and form. I aim to facilitate creativity in others as a means of...

self expression
Exploring oneself by making images and playing with clay can be a great way to express and record one's feelings. It is also a great new method of communicating with others.

personal insight
The process of creating something in pencil, crayon, ink, paint or clay can be revealing to people as they work - irrespective of the end result. Over a period of time, changes in technique and use of colour will suggest varying energy levels and mental focus. Sharing our experiences of the creative process with others can be clarifying, cathartic and empowering. We, in turn, can be entertaining, inspiring and thought provoking for others.

relaxation
Experimenting with colour, line and form can be a perfect way to focus the mind on things other than our daily worries or challenges. Setting aside a time to express our unique creativity allows us to surrender temporarily our major roles in life (as parent, carer, money-earner, etc) to explore the parts of ourselves, uncared for by daily routine and to regroup physically, mentally and emotionally in a gentle way.