I am a self-taught artist and have been painting and drawing since I was old enough to get my hands on paper and the necessary instruments required. Painting was the one pursuit I could lose myself in and surprise myself with and so I always intended to go to Art College after secondary school. But at the 12th hour, I chose science. I went on to earn a Ph.D. and worked in research for many years. I painted when I could but those moments were rare and with time always being of the essence, I never produced anything I was happy with.

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Still something was gnawing at me – there was something else I should be doing with my life. The gnawing became unbearable and one day I handed in my notice. It wasn’t my immediate intention to become a painter but something happened that changed all that. My beloved Tibetan terrier Lady died and in my grief I painted her and it was only then that I understood the power of painting what you love. I have always felt a connection with animals, with their vulnerability perhaps. Lady deepened that connection; she taught me the joy of loving and caring for another creature through her unconditional love for me. She taught me the true beauty and serenity of animals which I strive to capture in each of my portraits.

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My work has been featured on RTE Nationwide through the book, The Human Rescuers.