I paint because I just have to – creating art is a defining part of my existence.
I grew up in Cumbria, spending many dreamy holidays in the Scottish Highlands. I have travelled widely, & lived and worked in London, Spain, & Paris working as a Cordon Bleu Chef & having a competitive fencing career. I spent 5yrs in Zimbabwe which made me aware of the african wildlife and lead to my series of Endangered Animals. I love elephants and rhinoceros and paint them to highlight the demise of these magnificent species through poaching.When I went to USA,I was able to paint very consistently & exhibited my paintings locally & regionally & took part in juried shows . More recently, settling in Perranporth, Cornwall, in 2021. My work is influenced by these fascinating places and the interesting characters I have met along the way. I am deeply passionate about nature and have been struck by the distinctive Cornish landscape. My art reflects an abstracted vision of my connection to the environment.
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