I was born in Italy in a small town called Castelfranco Veneto made famous by Giorgione. When I was little I had a driving passion for nature which inspired me to paint and craft. Holidays in a campavan parked by the coast, collecting shells on the beach and snorkeling in the warm sea. This was how I was introduced to nature's form and color. I studied in an Art High School (the way we do things in Italy). My teacher was Ivo Mosele my greatest inspiration and
and reason for going to University. I studied Visual Arts at the University of Venice. One of my lecturers was Lawrence Carroll, oh man what a teacher. Don't get me wrong my parents are great too, where would I be without those long holidays?!

I now live in a small green valley in the Surrey hills just 35 miles from Nelson's column, central London. My studio looks up on to Box Hill, an area of outstanding natural beauty (designated when I moved here!). There is so much nature here, I'm so lucky. From my studio I work freelance on paintings, illustrations and craft, some of which can be seen in my portfolio.

Thank you so much for visiting my web site. I hope you will find it inviting and that you will pop in from time to time to see what's new! View what I'm up to on my blog, all artwork can be purchased through my store.
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