Born in the catherdral town of Durham, I now live in the Scottish Borders, where the rural countryside provides plenty of inspiration for my paintings. With a love for close observation of the natural world, its exciting forms, vivid colours and textures are hopefully reflected in my work using both watercolour and a range of mixed media. My photography is an important tool which helps supplement my work, from simple reference to more creative elements.

My stylistic influences include medieval paintings, the Pre-Raphaelites and the decorative arts, with an abiding attraction for the embellished surface.

I have ten years experience in tutoring my own regular art classes in flower painting and general illustration. Whilst I have drawn these to a close for pastures new, I now have very fond memories stored and have met some wonderful people along the way, all of whom showed great commitment and reaped the rewards in the high quality of the work they produced. I would be happy to offer private one-one teaching to any interested individuals - enquiries welcome.

Pastures new for 2013 : Following gaining a diploma in creative writing with the Open University, I can now commit more time to the writing of my first novel (when I'm not painting of course)

"Discover your world, then with all your heart follow it."

Commissioning clients have included publishing houses, editorial
groups, design companies, local authorities and private individuals,
with every care taken to ensure client satisfaction.
(for examples, see Commissions)
Images available for licensing. Enquiries welcome.

Many of the works on this website are in private collections or are for sale.
Most of my work is located in Scotland, UK, although some has found its
way to America and Australia.

Prints and greeting cards of my work are available by ordering from this site.

I hope you enjoyed your visit and any enquiries are most welcome.

Association of Illustrators Portfolios
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Society of Floral Painters
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The Society of All Artists
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Crossing Borders
Group of artists and craftspeople living and working within North Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.

Scotlands Artists
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Art Directory - ArtistDir.net
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