About Me

In 2022, at the age of 52, I turned my long-held dream into reality by leaving my native Scotland to begin a new chapter of my life in Turkiye. After years of navigating a high-pressure career in finance, I stepped away from the stress and deadlines to embrace a life of possibility, peace, and creativity.

My move wasn’t just a change of scenery — it was a deeply personal step toward healing from a childhood marked by emotional difficulty and instability. Leaving that environment allowed me to reclaim my sense of self, restore my happiness, and slowly build the peace I once believed was out of reach.

For many years, I lived in the logical side of my mind, never quite feeling fulfilled. Retirement opened a golden door to my creativity, allowing me to discover my artistic voice and express the transformation I had worked so hard to achieve. Drawing inspiration from my lived experience, I hope to offer encouragement — that healing is real, that dreams can be lived, and that happiness can emerge from even the hardest beginnings.

I initially explored several subject matters, but found myself irresistibly drawn to figurative art. There is something profound in capturing a narrative within a painting — its ability to express emotion, identity, and stories that words often fail to hold. That fascination has quickly grown into a deep passion.

If I have sparked your curiosity and you would like to follow my work, you can connect with me on my social media platforms or reserve your free copy of my Trauma to Triumph Art eBook - free for subscribers only.

I look forward to engaging with you on this exciting journey.