Clients and Exhibitions
Through a partnership with Stafford, individuals and organisations not only invest in creating a distinctive and compelling story but it also aligns their brand with a purpose-driven artist who shares their dedication to sustainability and education. This narrative isn't solely a testament to the artist's creative path; it also embodies the values that resonate with discerning clients and organisations seeking commissioned art that reflects their vision and purpose.
Some previous clients
Sculptural and Public Art commissions:
Ongoing:
'This is Us' project in partnership with Metal Culture, Creative Estuary and Castle point Council. Public Artwork for NHS based in Canvey.
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Completed:
'Songbird'- One hand painted fibreglass highland coo sculpture: Wild In Art, CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland), sponsored by Bob and Berts.
'Change'- one hand painted fibreglass hare sculpture: Wild in Art, Keech Hospice care sponored by Cawleys recycle.
Window Illustration- Large scale window illustration commissioned for and in partnership with BasildON Creative, Basildon council and Essex Youth Service.
'Biodiversity' - one hand painted fibreglass Shaun the sheep sculpture: Wild in Art, in the Heart of Kent hospice, Aardman animation studios and sponsored by Chart way group.
'Growth'- one hand painted giraffe sculpture: Wild in Art, Break charity and sponsored by University of Cambridge.
'Autumn Rose'- spray paint and hand painted wall mural for Southend city jam, Southend city bid: Southend on Sea council.
'This is what HOPE looks like'- one hand painted fibreglass elephant sculpture: Wild in Art, Herd in the City,Havens Hospices and sponsored by Essex and Suffolk water.
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Teaching talks and Events
2024- Lead artist on the 'This is Us' project commissioned and in partnership with Metal Culture, Creative Estuary and Castle point council.
2024- Level 4 Creative Enterprise lecturer at USP college in partnership with Agency for Creative Production (ACP)
2023- Basildon Creative Shine ON event, free public event for the Basildon Community.
2023- Basildon Creative workshops free to the public
2023- University of Cambridge mini giraffe sculpture event, lecturing and teaching with the Cambridge Realise team.
2023- Echo newspaper interview and Main media interview.
2023- BBC Essex radio interview about my career and my latest Herd in the City commission.
2023- Havens Hospices, Little Havens water colour butterfly painting event.
2020-2023- Permanent college Art and Design/fine art lecturer for USP college.
2022- Writtle University guest lecturer- How to be an artist talk.-
2022- Community outreach talk for LGBTQ+ Youth Group about Queer Nature-Bracknell Forest Borough Council
2022- Community outreach talk for Essex County Council/Weston Homes
2019-2023 -Lead curator and organiser for Stafford Fine Art community talks and 6 week drawing programme.
2019-2023 -Current Art tutor for all ages and teaching all abilities,
2017-Ashingdon Primary Academy, Darlinghurst Primary School art talks.
Drawing and private commissions
Over 85 private drawing and painting commissions completed last year alongside sculptural and public art commissions.
Exhibitions
2023-The Mill, Arts and Events Centre commissioned by Rochford District Council. A solo exhibition.
2022- Writtle University
2022- The New City gallery, Southend on Sea.
2019- Rochford Art Festival
2019- Beecroft gallery
Education
Open University- PGCE in FE Skills sector
Writtle University- BA Hons degree in Art and the Environment.
Other
Shortlisted for many public art sculptures in the UK.
The Mardleybury Gallery Stone Prize Award- 2019 shortlisted artist 3rd place. International award.
Mental Health First Aid trained- 2023