Born 24th January 1959, Preston, Lancs
Age: 53
Marital Status: Married, two children.
Studio Telephone: (44) 01622 884615
Address for correspondence:
3 Barn Cottages
Swanton Farm
Bicknor
Sitttingbourne
Kent ME9 8AT
1967-77, de la Salle College, Jersey
11 ‘O’ Levels.
3 ‘A’ Levels (English Literature, History, Politics)
1977-80: University of Warwick:
Honours Degree in Law
1981-83: University of Southampton
Diploma in Social Administration
Diploma in Applied Social Studies,
Certificate of Qualification in Social Work
I began painting seriously in my mid 20’s. I began selling my work soon afterwards, and exhibited in both Jersey and London with Mulgrave Galleries, in addition to other Galleries in Chichester, Southampton, and Greater Manchester.
I developed, and continue to develop, on a self trained basis through private study, observation of other painters’ work, and through the constructive comments of other artists, gallery proprietors and clients.
In terms of main occupation, for years I pursued a different career path as a Probation Officer and then Church Minister, painting in the evenings and at weekends-when time permitted. Then at the age of 44 my life circumstances changed enabling me to return to Jersey and pursue my long held ambition to become a painter. This enabled me to take my commercial success to a higher level commensurate with being able to paint full time.
Since turning professional I have sold many hundreds of paintings, almost all of them scenes of the Jersey coast, though I have also produced abstract and scenes from France and Spain. I usually have a awaiting list for commissions, and am very pleased that several luxury prestigious hotels in Jersey whose commitment to fine dining has earned several Michelin stars, have also sought out several of my paintings to complement the ambiance of their premises.
Since pursuing painting on a full time basis there has been much interest in my work. I have taken part in specific exhibitions, both solo and mixed, and private & corporate clients have asked for specific commissions. In addition to consistent general sales of my work, I would highlight the following main landmarks:
I have a particular interest in the techniques of old masters (Turner, Rembrandt and the Impressionists) as well as more modern painters, especially Ken Howard, Fred Cuming, John Yardley, Ian Houston, Tina Morgan, John Hammond, Trevor Chamberlain and Edward Seago. I paint almost exclusively in acrylic on hand primed board, seeking to capture the feel and ambiance of a landscape or seascape. My aim is not only to paint a picture that looks like its subject, but also to create a painting that causes the viewer to feel that they are in that place.