During a lengthy period of illness, I had time to hone my skills and carry on training in illustration and cartoon work as well as fine art. By 2005, I felt I had learned a lot of different skills to help keep my art varied, interesting and on a more business level - diverse enough to engage in many projects. In 2007 I decided to launch my business and go for it - and since then, I have had and continue to have - an interesting and exciting journey..... My work is always evolving. Commissions, exhibitions and other projects take me in different directions which keep the whole thing alive. With my varied background and training, I feel I can offer much more and my work now encapsulates everything I have learned.