Initially I trained as an art teacher and became inspired by icons while studying Pastoral Theology at Heythrop College London. My studies at Leuven University for a master’s degree in Religious Studies encouraged me to look at Religious art from a wider perspective. But still, for me, the orthodox icon offers in a profound way in which to express my Christian faith.

While teaching Religious studies, philosophy and ethics at secondary school level, I encouraged the students to use iconography as a visual way to study the Christian religion.

I am a member of the British Association of Iconographers www.BAI.org and participated in their 2009 Exhibition. I have staged several exhibitions in Jersey and France.

‘iconspirit studios’ was set up in November 2008 to fulfil a passion for writing icons.