Colour and land and
townscapes – that’s what inspires much of my painting
My work has
evolved over many years, and is influenced all kinds of things, not least
Cezanne and the Scottish colourists, and my experiences as a designer.
Lighting is a
vital ingredient too... it could be the drama of a Scottish storm, or the
vibrancy of siesta time in Mallorca or Corfu, or deep shadows cast as
evening falls over the Lancashire fells.
And, of course,
there’s colour. I learned the value of colour theory at school and, now,
every picture is a chance to experiment and evolve ideas. I mainly use
oils and oil pastels, adopting a bold, figurative style and reveling in
the opportunities to use strong, effective colours.
To sum up,
during the day I enjoy teaching; but creating pictures is what I really
love doing.
CURRICULUM
VITAE
I grew up in Edinburgh and trained at Cheltenham College
of Art and Bristol Polytechnic, finishing in 1985 with a
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design. Ten years in that profession took me all over
the country before I re-trained as a Secondary Art Teacher in 1996. Since
then I have taught in a Clitheroe primary school.
EXHIBITIONS
My work has been on show every year since 1991, all over
Britain, in group and solo settings.
Locations have included Cheltenham, Edinburgh, Poole,
Lancashire, North Yorkshire and Ulster.
COLLECTIONS
Work is held in private collections, mainly in Britain
and Ireland, but also in Denmark, Australia, and the USA.
COMMISSIONS
A significant part of my work is on a commission basis,
ranging from single pictures to collections.
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