I studied Art at Macclesfield College as a part-time mature student (2000-2004), and finally gave up a career in Cargo Insurance underwriting, to concentrate on my painting full time, at the end of 2010.
I experiment with colour combinations, perspectives and textures, hoping to create striking abstract paintings based on our lush and varied landscapes and seascapes.
I rarely start work with a plan or expectations, preferring to surround myself with photographs taken & sketches made, plus a random selection of paints, inks, & tools, then set off with an extremely open mind.
As a semi abstract landscape painter looking to create something ‘different’, I am greatly inspired by the Cornish Artist Kurt Jackson, whose view is ‘if you know how to make a painting, there is no point doing it’. Also love Grayson Perry, who says ‘Creativity is mistakes, you try, you fail, you try again’. Oh how true that has proved to be.
Most recent exhibitions:
Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw, Llanbedrog, Llyn Peninsula
Kooywood Gallery, Cardiff
East Cheshire Art Fair, Macclesfield