About myself
Having scribbled with a pencil all my life, I began painting in pastels after being given a box as a gift. Shortly after this, inspired by visiting local exhibitions, I embarked on an evening class in watercolours and never looked back. Watercolour is now my favourite medium, with its fresh, vibrant colours and unique way of flowing on the paper. I love its versatility for expressing mood, and the possibility of serendipitous outcomes.
The inspiration for my art comes from walking in the hills and along the beautiful coastline of the British Isles; anywhere where sky meets land or sea in big, open spaces is a temptation for me to grab my camera or sketching equipment. The flash of sunlight on water, the warm glow of sunset on snow, high crags or hidden valleys - there is never a shortage of subject matter.
I use sketches on location and photographs to provide material for my studio paintings, often using water-soluble pencils to provide grey-scale sketches which allow me to experiment with colour and mood.
The inspiration for my art comes from walking in the hills and along the beautiful coastline of the British Isles; anywhere where sky meets land or sea in big, open spaces is a temptation for me to grab my camera or sketching equipment. The flash of sunlight on water, the warm glow of sunset on snow, high crags or hidden valleys - there is never a shortage of subject matter.
I use sketches on location and photographs to provide material for my studio paintings, often using water-soluble pencils to provide grey-scale sketches which allow me to experiment with colour and mood.
COMMISSIONS
I accept commissions of landscapes and seascapes. I can work from your photographs as long as they provide sufficient detail. Please allow at least four weeks for me to complete a commission.
Paintings can be supplied unframed, in a mount or fully framed.
I accept commissions of landscapes and seascapes. I can work from your photographs as long as they provide sufficient detail. Please allow at least four weeks for me to complete a commission.
Paintings can be supplied unframed, in a mount or fully framed.
I am available for talks and demonstrations at art groups. Cost is £95 for half a day/evening or £180 for a full day, plus travel.
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