About
I am a fun career Creative with many hats - community artist, facilitator, sketch noter, interactive designer, mural artist, creative therapist, fine artist practitioner, eco-warrior..... My focus is on connecting people through art and crusading for creativity as a community catalyst.
Experienced Creative with many years experience of community creative projects and facilitation. With a vivid background in many creative industries, I have a vast resource of knowledge and enthusiasm for visual art as a catalyst for change and for communication between cultures.
Founder of Lincoln Art Ninjas (2016) to combine eco-therapy with being more creative while combatting loneliness. Small projects make creating so much more acccessible and counteracts creative anxiety. Being creative in every-day ways is the secret to health and well-being.
To support this I run a vibrant community interest company called ActiviTea CIC which trades as Art Ninja HQ.
BRIEF CV
Experience and training in;
30+ years experience tutoring and facilitation of all ages, in educational/school setting and private studio.
Mural painting and street art, community facilitation, forest schools training.
3 years experience Sketch-noting (visual note-taking)
Project and events management.
30+ years in the print and design trade as a freelance illustrator, designer, print buyer and production manager.
Working on print, editorial, exhibition design and copy writing.
Clients included Marks and Spencer, Costa, Milton Bradley, Blue Arrow, Jaguar.
Culture and Heritage Management MA, University of Lincoln (2018-2019)
Interactive Design BA (first class) (Hons), University of Lincoln (2016-2018)
Graphic Design and Marketing HND (2012)
Creative Therapy Diploma from PCATA London (Person Centred Art Therapy Association) (2016)
Diploma in Psychological Interventions for Eating Disorders (NCFED)
Thrive Programme Consultant (Positive Psychology Training programme) in private practice.
NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant, 15 years experience.
Arts Award adviser up to Silver level.
Mental Health First Aider
Enhanced DBS, ongoing.
Public liability insurance to 5 million.