My journey into the art world began during the mid 1970s having been inspired to finally follow my inclinations.   Under the influence of a charismatic A level and Foundation Course teacher I have continued with my vocation on and off ever since, whenever life permitted.    Whilst not officially trained I have taken advantage of courses which have provided me with huge inspiration and influence, with the good fortune of have a very talented sculpture teacher and a wonderful painting teacher among others.

Still Life and Landscapes are my preoccupation in painting, veering towards abstraction, particularly with landscapes which are so overwhelming in real life.   I use light and space and colour to convey my response to my object.   My paintings tend to come from my gut rather than my intellect.   Influences are many but particularly Matisse, Diebenkorm, Peter Lanyon, Barbara Rae, William Scott and Patrick Heron.   In sculpture human and animal forms excite me most with the influence of Elizabeth Frink, Henry Moore, Rodin and Marini.

I have exhibited on a small scale, but consistently, here in Devon, London, Somerset and Wiltshire.