Known for her vibrant resin paintings, the British abstract artist has been living in the UAE since 2021, where she creates art and shares it with the region

The book on my bedside table is... 

Josef Albers’ Interaction of Color.

A luxury I can’t live without…

My studio. 

Who or what is the love of your life... 

My husband, my daughter and art.

The three words that describe me best are... 

Fearless, vibrant, innovative. 

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I feel most inspired when...

The sun shines – so I feel very inspired living in Dubai!

The best piece of advice I’ve received is... 

Dream the perceived impossible. Push boundaries, reimagine limits, and let creativity take you where logic never could. 

The three beauty products I can’t live without are... 

SPF, a bright Hermès lipstick, and Chanel Les Beiges foundation.

The best album of all time...

I’m more of a playlist kind of girl. In the studio, I like to listen to something retro, the kind of music you would have heard at a 1970s Palm Springs pool party.

My favourite pair of shoes... 

A pair of Nike Air Force 1s that I hand painted with resin.

The trend I will never forget is...

Painting each fingernail a different
colour back in the 1990s. 

My go-to coffee order...

Flat white with oat milk. 

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The podcast I never miss is...

The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett.

My signature scent is...

Dior’s Oud Rosewood.

My style icon is...

Bianca Jagger – I love the silhouettes
she wore in the 1970s. 

In another life, I would be...

Able to sing. It feels like such a powerful way to express emotions and connect with others on a deeper level.

The best item in my wardrobe is... 

A denim jacket by Alexander Wang
that I customised with resin. 

My favourite place in the world is... 

The French Riviera – the quality of light there is simply captivating. It’s easy to see why artists such as Picasso and Matisse spent so much time creating in the region.

My hero is...
Hilma af Klint – she was the true pioneer of abstract art. 

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