I was born in Lincoln, UK in 1984 and have had an interest in drawing and making things from an early age. I was led to believe that there was no real career in Art and so went to work in the civil service for over 7 years, teaching myself photography in my spare time. I entered local, national, and international competitions with varying success. Upon being made redundant in 2013, I decided to reskill in a career I enjoyed. I undertook a variety of craft-related courses at Lincoln Castle's Heritage Skills Centre and The National Centre of Craft & Design. I could see the potential in glass fusing but wanted to learn other glass techniques and so after taking a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design and specialising in 3D Design, I decided to study BA Hons Glass and Ceramics at The University of Sunderland. I graduated in 2018 gaining a 1st Class Honours Degree. I have since set up my own studio near Lincoln - see my website blog. I plan to continue producing glass and ceramic artwork, entering competitions, applying for commissions, and producing my own work for galleries and exhibitions. I also wish to create artworks that can be enjoyed by everyone through public works. Some of my successes include being selected as a finalist in the British Glass Biennale in August 2017 and Bullseye Emerge in June 2018.