Sketchbooks are an important part of my working process, providing a visual diary of thoughts, walks and journeys. Taking inspiration from a wide range of sources: aged and weathered surfaces, the natural world, coast and land forms, relics and fossils – they act as a reminder of an experience and a sense of discovery. The freedom of a sketchbook provides an opportunity to experiment with a variety of mixed-media; oils; acrylics; inks and watercolour.