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“This is a semi-abstract work, created with fine detail using pen and ink. With a complex organic pattern inspired by the patterns and shapes found in the growth of sea coral and its inner structure looked at in close detail which is composed of complex shapes and forms. Working purely from the memory of previous sketches done in the past of this structure the result is realistic and semi-abstract at the same time.”
“This is a painting of the Gap of Dunloe which is a few miles away from where I live. It is a rugged mountain pass which you can walk through or take a pony and the scenery is breathtaking. I paint landscapes of the places and colours around where I live every now and then and this is one of them. I painted this on canvas with pallet knife and brush.”
“One evening, I grabbed my sketch pad and began drawing this painting out. I loved the idea of doing two panels and thought it would make an interesting painting. As I worked I began to ponder the meaning and thought about the relationship of my figures. I instantly thought about my Facebook feed, with so many different types of personalities, values, and mindsets. Thanks to the internet and media, we are privileged to a million different points of view. Everyone has an opinion, which is fine, I think, as long as you can respect that someone else may have a different point of view. I see my figures looking at issues in completely different ways and yet they are able to remain friends. Different points of views don’t send them running away from each other, they actually value the differences in their relationship. I think it’s a healthy idea to hang with someone who doesn’t think exactly the way you do about everything. It causes growth!”
“Malpas village sits on the Truro River in Cornwall. One of the most picturesque Cornish villages, it is probably my favourite place to visit for inspiration. This painting is atmospheric and reflects the early sunrise on a misty morning. I flooded the paper with a wet, clear wash and then dripped colour onto the page and let the washes merge and blend together. After these initial washes dried I built up the layers of trees to create distance and introduced the reflections.”
“I spotted these irises on my recent visit to Kent. I particularly liked the contrast between the colours of the flowers the green stems and the dark background behind; these types of scenes always seem to catch my eye. I didn't want to go into too much detail on the flowers as the loose style used gives the painting a fresher feel.”
“I love to climb the mountains of the Lake District and the Langdale Pikes are perhaps some of the most dramatic. This view point scans across the waters of Blea Tarn with the Langdales looming in the distance. Inspired by the winter and the northern lights this detailed image took approximately two weeks to draw and paint.”
“I always find watching boats a very relaxing thing to do! With this painting, the aim was to create a feeling of calm and flow. I used my fractured style of work to achieve this. The flotilla of boats are all sailing home after a great day at sea. I hope to make you imagine being on one of them!”
“Ghengis is a Reza Asil cock, a fiesty gamefowl breed from India. He’s quite a character and it shows in his posture. This is one chicken who’ll defend his space! A very territorial bird!”
“I know this spot from early childhood, nearly 50 years ago. I've often thought about it and considered the most magical, beautiful place on earth! We camped here in the 70's thanks to Mr McPherson who related his grandfather's tales of the 19th century Highland Clearances! This is painted in one session to capture the purity of the early morning scene.”
“A beautiful original cut-out of an abstract nude. The nude figure is meticulously cut by hand from painted paper, before being mounted on crisp off-white paper. Initially inspired by Matisse's cut-out method, I aim to capture the elegance of the female form in bold simplicity.”
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