Jo began painting in her early teens and has enjoyed more than thirty years teaching art to both adults and secondary school students. She specialise in both watercolour painting particularly portraits and oil painting. Jo writes articles for the Artist magazine and has sold and exhibited her work widely, including the Mall galleries in London and the Biscuit factory in Newcastle. Jo has appeared twice on Sky Arts landscape artist of the year in 2019 and 2021 as a wildcard artist and reserve pod artist. Jo now specialises in portrait painting and teach various arts societies and clubs.

“I joined Peel 3 years ago and have enjoyed several cruises working with them both on Ambassador cruise line and on Cunard.

Peel are very easy to work with and deal very effectively with all of the bookings and administration associated with cruise work. I teach watercolour painting classes with Peel and was also delighted to be involved in creating some artist interpretations for stage set designs.

I have met some amazing people and travelled to some really fascinating places and I have enjoyed every minute with two further cruises to enjoy this year.”