I hope you’ve got time to read to the end where there’s some very exciting local news :)) “Insecurity and paradox are baked into life and living itself.” The quote is Buddhist in origin. I’m not Buddhist but I like what they have to say. And, being honestly...
“Several shades of grey”, a large (90x 50cm) watercolour is selected for entry to the Sir John Hurt Prize! This painting is a strong example of my work pushing the boundaries of how watercolour is used. I spent 10 years working with this medium to master its unique...
With open studios close at hand, and a commission needing thought and work, the time has come to dive back into gathering and developing ideas. To get the juices flowing, I opted into an online course published by Paintbox Studio, using the subconscious, memory and...
Welcome again to these regular updates from my art world. Thank you for your interest.I welcome feedback and dialogue, so do visit my new website page: From the Studio, where you’ll find brief notes on what’s going on in there, and a form to offer any comment. If you...
Blowing Hot and Cold This favourite object in my studio may tell you something about what the space represents for me. Feet from a combine harvester. Handle entirely bespoke. (Not shown): chimney is a stainless steel HGV exhaust pipe. External rain shield is the...
