So where to begin? 

Having graduated from Central Saint Martin’s College of Art with a degree in graphic design and illustration in the early 90s, my first task was to find a role for myself within the wider creative artistic industry.  

Although I knew from a young age I wanted to paint and draw, it was many many years before I could devote more time to a pastime I enjoyed immensely. It definitely played second fiddle to my design practice in museums, exhibitions and events, although I managed to use drawing and sketching whenever I could in my work - creating ideas, concepts, and visuals on both pages in a workbook and on an iPad using Procreate.

My paintings and drawings are representational in that I attempt to capture a sense of place and a feel for the subject matter in front of me. I work quickly, I don’t like to get hung up on tiny details, but add just enough to make the viewer aware that the detail exists.  

My work in cities tries to capture the ‘urban portraits’ of buildings, some of which are weeks away from renovation or worse, demolition. I want to have captured the essence of the location, and its personality before its gone for good. 

Over the past few years, I have rekindled my love of life drawing, and trying to capture the human form. Again I work quickly, using charcoal, coloured pencil, pastels and often a putty rubber eraser as a mark making drawing tool. I’m trying to capture the essence of the stillness of that moment… it’s soul. 

After sidelining my love of drawing and painting due to times in my life where it didn’t fit around children, work, and other life commitments, I’m so glad to have rediscovered it and relit the flame that has found my purpose once again.

Past Representation

Debut Art, London

Ovenden Art, Cambridge

The Stark Gallery, Blackheath

Francis Iles Gallery, Rochester