Welcome to my web-site . I hope you enjoy looking at my work.

The galley is divided into four sections: Landscape, Coast, Gardens and Figures. The galley reflects my style of work which is vibrant in colour and emotions. To put labels on work is difficult, but I would describe my style as abstract emotionalism
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When I start a painting I begin with an actual landscape, garden, coast-line or figures. I will choose the subject because something about it moves me in some way. It could be a garden that is romantic, a coast-line that is peaceful or a piece of country-side that just makes you glad to be alive. The figures that excite me are those that express energy and movement.

Initially I will look carefully at my subject and then think about the experience. What is it that moves me? Often I can feel an emotion but it’s only by getting immersed in the subject and then exploring my connection that I can translate those feelings onto the canvas or paper. That is why my work goes on a journey. A journey from sketch pad to the finished pastel, ink or oil painting. The journey can be unpredictable, it can be full of disappointments and frustrations but it is always completely absorbing and often rewarding.

If someone likes my work and would like to buy a picture, then I fee l my journey has been worthwhile. To have communicated with another person the essence of my work and for them to share the excitement is the fulfilment that I desire and sometimes achieve.