About Me
Hello, I'm Mo.
I'm a self-taught pastel artist based in Cheshire. My work is divided between creating original figurative artwork inspired by memory and connection, and a limited number of bespoke pet portrait commissions each year.
I've loved drawing for as long as I can remember. As a teenager, I spent hours sketching faces—usually pop stars like George Michael! Later, my children became my favourite subjects, and looking back, those early drawings sparked my love of capturing expression, personality and the moments that mean the most.
More and more, I'm drawn to creating figurative work that captures the beauty in ordinary moments. Childhood memories, family connections, quiet observations and the stories we all carry with us inspire my paintings. I hope my work makes people pause for a moment, smile, and perhaps be reminded of a memory of their own.
Alongside my figurative work, I continue to take on a limited number of pet portrait commissions each year. As a lifelong dog lover, I feel incredibly lucky to create portraits that celebrate the special bond we share with our pets.
Although I only became a professional artist later in life, my work has since been exhibited nationally, including at the Society of Women Artists Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. I was also honoured to be named Artist of the Month twice by Camelback Gallery and have received several international awards for my animal art. I'm also proud to be a member of the Association of Animal Artists with whom I exhibit twice yearly.
Whether you're looking for an original figurative piece or a portrait of a much-loved pet, thank you for visiting. I hope my work brings a smile, stirs a memory, or reminds you of someone special.
Warmly,
Mo