As an outdoor instructor, I often have to carry a wide range of kit to support myself and others in the mountains, but one item I choose to carry was never listed in my kit training when qualifying as a mountain leader. A sketchbook and some art materials! I admit that I didn't always have a sketchbook in my backpack; it was something I would only use if I was sitting in the valley at a 'suitable' location with 'sufficient' time. Over time, it gradually became a part of my expedition life. I...

Although I studied Wildlife Illustration during my degree, I wasn't always inspired by animals. In fact, much of my work focused on...

"How did you become an artist?" is a question I frequently receive. As adults, we often can't recall specific aspects of our childhood,...