About

I am predominantly (but not always) a Botanical Watercolour Artist.  Inspired by the natural world and its elements, their interaction and reaction to each other in time.

Everchanging landscapes, seascapes, ageing structures, and the atmosphere and emotions felt as a result.

I prefer to work outdoors (En plein air) whenever possible, within the environment of the subject I’m painting. This better captures the colours, textures, tones, shadows and reflections with the changing light.

Working in various media, watercolour, inks, oil, pastels and often mixed media to introduce interesting textures and varied representations.

My early career was as a teacher, specialising in Art.

Later I worked with Contract Furniture companies, Interior designers and Architects, often on projects for Hotels, Restaurants and Gastro pubs as a Concept designer involved with Interior décor and commissioned for original 3D Artwork, paintings etc.

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Exhibitions

I will be exhibiting at the next Derbyshire Open Arts 2025 event on Saturday 24th May to Monday 26th May 2025 at The Pump Room, Buxton

Past exhibitions

Namibia. Exhibition to support the Conservancy
Green Man Gallery, Buxton. Spring Gathering
Buxton Spa Prize Exhibition
Purple and Grey Art Group Exhibition
Flavours Holidays Exhibition Edinburgh for Maggie’s Charity