I became fascinated with the exotic flora and fauna I discovered on my travels, having lived for a number of years in the Far East,. I started my training as a fine artist, but since then my interest has moved towards natural history illustration. I am deeply influenced by the artists who have taken a scientific approach to understanding the diversity of our planet's species .
This scientific approach is still relevant today, as it was before the advent of photography. Through careful observation I endeavor to capture both the relevant botanical information, as well as the symbolic and magical essence of the species. I have just completed my masters at the Royal College of Art, Natural History Illustration Course, where I specialised in the Zingiberaceae family (Gingers.) I now live in Hong Kong from where I am continuing my study of the species throughout the Far East.