I am a fine artist and designer.

I originally studied Fine Art in Liverpool, under Maurice Cockrill, but later I completed a degree course in Graphic Design, at Kingston. I subsequently took up a career in Graphic Design and established, and ran, a boutique design agency in central London and Surrey for 25 years. I was awarded an international prize for digital screen animation on the landmark Spectacolor sign in Piccadilly Circus. My design work includes the creation of the graphic interface for the ground breaking PSION palmtop. Also, the design of marketing material for the UK’s biggest portfolio of commercial property.

I moved to The Mole Valley, Surrey 12 years ago, which inspired me to begin oil painting for the first time in more than 20 years. 18 months ago, after encouragement, I decided to become a full-time artist. I produce work in traditional and digital media, such as paint, photography, video, print, 3D, text and digital work. Although I love to use oil paints, being naturally versatile, I feel perfectly at home mixing traditional and contemporary aspects.

I have displayed pieces in several joint exhibitions (Dorking, Guildford, Farnham and London) since 2014 and I have sold work through exhibitions and from private commissions. I am an exhibiting member of the Dorking Group of Artists and Guildford Arts and my landscapes have featured in Surrey Life magazine.

The landscape, in all its forms is the subject that I am most drawn to, although I often explore other subjects and methods. Alongside landscapes I hold a keen interest in still life. I enjoy the discipline of observation and challenges of execution needed to achieve a result akin to the work of the Dutch masters. When creating a piece of art or design I am mindful of the site specific location that will host the work. My design background is a big influence on my work, as is location (I was born in Liverpool and now live in Surrey).

Recently and increasingly, what interests me is my place within a landscape and its relevance to me personally, rather than just what’s observed. I am attracted to the narrative in places, often discovered as a hidden story or hint of history. Because I am no longer able to access many places, I am currently exploring the idea of imagined landscapes reconstructed from memories and details noted in different ways.

In 2010 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. This has accelerated my artistic ambitions and the condition will undoubtedly influence what and how I create. I’ve accepted that Parkinson’s will be an increasing challenge, but I will let my work grow with its influence. It is part of who I am and what I create.

As well as producing my own creations, my commercial background allows for the experience needed to answer client briefs. I have an especially strong pedigree in the Real Estate sector. With this service, I provide an offer of prime, individually commissioned art/design created for the built environment.