I warmly invite you to the Brook Arts Hub in Shottery during the two‑weeks of 20 June to 5th July 2026 Warwickshire Open Studios exhibition, where I will exhibit and create as one of the artists in residence. Visitors will have the chance to experience my expressive world up close, surrounded by works that celebrate movement, colour, and the living spirit of nature.
Here, you’ll discover paintings created with encaustic, an ancient and captivating medium made from hot wax, natural resin, and colour pigments. This technique gives the works a luminous, tactile quality that feels both timeless and contemporary. You’ll also find pieces painted in oils and acrylics, each medium chosen for the unique energy it brings to her creative process.
On most days throughout the exhibition, I will be painting portraits from life in oils, offering visitors a rare opportunity to watch the artistic process unfold in real time. Whether I'm working with molten wax or building layers of rich oil colour, my studio becomes a space of exploration, spontaneity, and connection.
This is a wonderful chance to meet you, to explore some of my evolving body of work, and step into the atmosphere of a working art studio. If you’re curious about my techniques, my inspirations, or the stories behind my pieces, I will be delighted to share them with you.
My studio is at the Brook Arts Hub on 24 Cottage Lane, Shottery , Stratford upon Avon CV37 9HH
I also invite you to Leamington Art in the Park 2026 Festival which will take place on 1 and 2 August from 10:00 to 6pm each day at Jephson Gardens and Mill Gardens in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Here I will present my new series of seven+1 works in configuration.
"Below are some paintings from my series of pomegranates for a solo exhibition in Rethymnon in the House of the Arts. I painted 42 pieces and the exhibition was loved especially for the diversity of each painting. I had good reviews from critics and in the newspapers."
"I enjoy painting the human form. By not showing too many features on the face, I give the viewer the freedom to use the imagination."
These two oil paintings I chose to make very big, 3 meters high and 1 meter wide each.
After exhibiting them once in Athens, I chose to rework them so they will at the present
moment look a bit different than what you see in these photos.
Spirit
ENCAUSTIC WORKS
Encaustic is an ancient form of painting used by the ancient Greeks and the ancient Egyptians.
I came across this technique many years ago, probably 25. Its very tricky to use as I use it which is
actual painting. You can find some encaustic artists who use it as a type of varnish over various objects. That does not interest me.
I make my colours with beeswax and dammar resin and colour pigments. This is a long
into the night process but in the end I have at my disposal the colours I chose
to make and also the blending of those same colours on the hot griddle
where they melt quickly and dry quickly as I put them on a hard
surface, usually wood.
Other Work
SOLD WORK
"In art class, portraits are often one of the most popular subjects for students to explore. Portraits offer a unique challenge, as they require careful observation and attention to detail in order to capture the likeness and personality of the subject. Through the use of shading, perspective, and proportion, students can learn to create realistic and expressive representations of the human form.
Portraits can be created in a variety of mediums, such as charcoal, paint, pastels, and pencil, providing a range of options for students to explore. Additionally, portraits can offer an opportunity for students to explore the human psyche, as they capture the emotions, thoughts, and personality of the subject. By creating portraits, students can not only develop their technical skills, but also their ability to empathize and connect with others, making them a valuable subject for any art class."
