With a passion for the beauty of the natural world in all seasons, I turn to landscapes as a source of inspiration for painting.

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Touring Britain and Ireland over many years, from the Western Isles of Scotland to the creeks and coves of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, as well as locally, I have found endless possibilities for painting – exploring the way in which the landscape is transformed by the fleeting effects of light and weather, using a variety of formats and compositions.

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By way of contrast, I enjoy getting up close to the natural world. I'm also interested in the ways in which we interact with the environment and how that can play out in positive ways. In particular, I have developed an interest in the form, and colour of boats which have crept into my portfolio over several years.

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I grew up in the English Midlands. I first studied at Loughborough College of Art and Design and went on to specialize in Fine Art at Newcastle University during the 1980s. I worked as a designer and illustrator at the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) at Loughborough University until I retired in 2025. My complete portfolio of illustrative work for the University can be found on the WEDC website.

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In 2025 I published a short book about my personal experience of computing an how it transformed my working life in ways that were unimaginable when I set out as a designer. If you are interested in following this particular story, you can find the pdf which is free to read at the following link:

 

What You See Is What You Get!