Hiking with painting gear to the foothills of Foinaven, Highlands. Photo credit: Quentin Budworth
Working on the Dead Sea salt plains near Ein Gedi, Israel. Photo credit Quentin Budworth.
Off to see Flamborough's saline critters. Photo credit George Stoyle.
Hiking with painting gear to the foothills of Foinaven, Highlands. Photo credit: Quentin Budworth
I am a graduate of the Royal College of Art living and working on the Isle of Skye.
Previously I was Head of BA(Hons) Fine Art at Hull School of Art & Design, and now freelance as an fine artist, curator, illustrator, and writer. I have extensive experience in creative project & events management, as well as in arts development.
My dual background in arts and sciences
(I started out in life training to be a vet) informs my work, which is primarily based upon the natural world, geology, ecology and experiences of place. It is sometimes created in collaboration with conservation organisations & environmental charities.
Through visual and literary storytelling, I aim to communicate environmental and social themes to inspire curiosity, wonder, and debate around the rich layers of engagement with and understanding of our habitats and other species.
I draw upon diverse sources of information, both current and historical, including ecologies, traditions, politics, lore and natural sciences, and immesrsive engagement.
...It has to be said: I love a good research project.