Welcome
I live and work in Emsworth in Hampshire.
I interpret the traditional subjects of landscape, still life and the human figure in a contemporary way, aiming not for realism so much as for visual impact, energy and above all strong design. Painting being an activity in two dimensions, I value and exploit the flatness of the picture plane, trying to make an object that is interesting to look at. I prize ambiguity.
I have recently gathered together groups of friends in France keen to learn drawing and painting from an original standpoint, and examining and discussing the process of making art. This has been a rewarding experience not only for them but also for me.