What is your earliest memory associated with art? 

Creating a clay tiger in a forest scene in secondary school, I was so proud!

Please could you tell us who or what has had the most significant influence on your life? 

My nan. She's my biggest supporter

What was the last piece of art you purchased? 
Handcrafted sign from Crafty Blues

What was the last exhibition you visited?

Nottingham Caves. Not really an exhibition but super interesting

Which period in art history do you most gravitate towards and why? 

Modern art. Photography. Hockney. Gillian Wearing.

When we can travel again, what international art destination do you most want to visit? 
Amsterdam - The Banksy Museum.

What work of art would you most like to own? 
Cool artists in Leicester - Ronnie Wood is also amazing!

Which artist (alive or dead) would you most like to have dinner with and why?

Susan Copich – her dark humour is amazing.

What advice would you give to those aspiring to make a living out of selling their art?

Know your audience and use social media!

Instagram or Facebook?

Instagram for sure!

Tea or coffee?

Tea

What is the most important thing to know about you?

I'm a survivor

Please tell us one unexpected thing about yourself.

I love cold beans.

Final words…

Never give up. Sometimes life will throw things at you that you feel are too much…keep going and believe in yourself!