"In 1995 I opened up my
studio to the public and it has been an enormous
pleasure for me to meet the people who enjoy my
work. To be able to talk with my collectors, making
a connection, perhaps even adding meaning to the
paintings they purchase is very rewarding.
My work is about distilling an
idea, conveying the transient moods and light
of Cornwall. It is about evoking the feeling
of a place rather than depicting it. My painting
style is distinctive ranging from calm subtle
tonal images full of texture and depth to vibrant,
exuberantly colourful bursts of energy and passion.
My paintings always express my lust for life.
From the catwalks of London and
New York to the beaches of St Ives via a year
in Australia and many months travelling in Africa,
I've taken it all in my stride. Painting has
always been a vital element of my life and my
first exhibition was held in New York in 1984.
Since then I have exhibited extensively and
have produced paintings for many private individuals
as well as undertaking corporate commissions including
150 paintings for Excel in London Docklands."
