In 2017, whilst overcoming illness, Jo found inner sanctuary when she took her first art class. A place to escape from the unknown and discover a new normal. Having previously been a dance teacher, Jo found a new way to express her inner creativity and immersed herself, refusing any boundaries. She studied and experimented with mixed media, creating her own methods and techniques. This freedom from reality enabled her access to a new dimension in which to grow and view life with a new perspective. Now grateful to be in good health and proud of her battle scars, she wishes to share her story with you.

Jo cherishes memories of happy days spent at their family home by the sea and fishing with her father. And as a tribute to him, in 2021 she began to paint fish. Always experimenting, she painted her first fish on a piece of clear acrylic but accidently placing it upside-down, she was mesmerised by the effect. Working on this discovery and combining all she has learnt, has taken her on a journey of self-discovery. As a singular ‘feisty fish’ pushing against the current, began to immerge in each piece, Jo realised she was telling her own story. And has become her signature.
Encouraged by the reception of her work, Jo took part in her first art show, where she was awarded Talented artist of the year 2022 and she is now represented by Galleries in Devon, Cornwall, Suffolk and Kent.

Jo feels her work celebrates inner strength and self-determination……and believes there’s a feisty fish in all of us!