I was born in Cheshire,
England. Later studying at Stockport College of Art, following which I
spent an informative period in a Manchester advertising agency.
Eventually I took the plunge and entered into the world as a freelance
illustrator.
I acquired a high profile London agent and gained a
continuing reputation as a Fashion Illustrator, although I continued to
work on a wide variety of subject matters and gained clients both
national and international. A love of travel and varied experiences
took me to many countries in Europe and North Africa. I worked and
settled in Spain, France, Munich and Ireland.
CREATIVE IMPULSE
My inspiration can come from the transience of nature or the intriguing social exchanges.
The
impact of light falling and changing becoming intertwined with complex
shadows and reflections gaining always a graphic perfection.
My
subject matter ranges from my surrounding earthscapes, people, still
life, nature and animals. A visual excitement can be sparked by a
knarled knot in a tree, gracefully limp grasses waving in a breeze,
shimmering reflections in the field puddles. I so love to drift between
cafes and streets capturing moments of happiness, loneliness and
interaction. But always the deciding factor is the perfect balancing of
colours and shapes, always the aim is just too far.
WORKING WORLD
My
working world is necessarily a solitary one albeit I have my faithful
four legged companions; sometimes their paws plant their own imprint on
the day’s work. After a morning’s sketch, planning and sourcing
material helped on by many cups of tea, the moment arrives when I feel
the need to work, quickly, to allow my canvas to open up and join me in a
mind’s picture.
My chosen medium is primarily oils although all
mediums can be used to achieve my mind’s vision. Eventually when all is
working well I begin to work on another level of intuition. I am now
trusting my own inspirations. This is the joy and pain of painting.
We have such a short time on this beautiful earth, I can but give thanks.
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