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 Victoria has spent much of her life travelling down to South Devon, exploring the dramatic coastline, whether it be rock pooling on a hot summers day or battling along the coast path against the sea mist and horizontal rain in the depths of winter.
'This is where my inspirations lie - my bolt hole and sanctuary from the stresses of everyday life. My paintings respond to the physicality of the landscape that inspires me and try to portray the crashing, dramatic beauty which fills all of our senses.'
Victoria studied at Wimbledon School of Art and at Nottingham Trent University where she graduated with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art. After graduating in 2000, she spent a year travelling and working through New Zealand, Australia and Asia. On returning home she began working with various art organisations and for a council in their Art Development Office running art workshops and youth club activities, it was then that she felt inspired to teach and subsequently began her teaching career.
Victoria has lived in Salisbury for five years and currently teaches Art and Design at Bishop Wordsworth's School. In addition to her core teaching she is also the school leader for a number of expeditions across the world. Along with groups of students she has travelled to Morocco, Peru and Africa where they have done hugely rewarding charitable work as well as exploring the countries and cultures. Spending time in such dramatically diverse landscapes has continued to fuel her passion for capturing the world around her.
'It is so wonderful to have the opportunity to draw inspiration from different climates and cultures and I know that all these experiences inevitably filter into my work.'
For the moment though, her artistic heart remains firmly on the coastal paths of South Devon and she is delighted to have the opportunity to share some of her work with you.
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