Yorkshire born and bred: a trained graphic designer with a strong illustrative style borne from my voracious childhood reading: Rupert The Bear; Swallows and Amazons; Just William, and countless comics from both sides of the Atlantic. They all featured drawings which led directly to my current style of strong line drawings in ink, with watercolour washes applied in varying degrees to focus the viewer’s eye.
I draw inspiration (pun intended!) from many sources – Yorkshire’s glorious Dales and Coast, the stunning Lake District, city, village and townscapes – and I always look for dynamic viewpoints with interesting perspective and strong light and shadows rather than the usual picture postcard view.
My favoured subject matter features built structures in the wider landscape – I’m fascinated by the contrast between the man-made and the natural. Largely self-taught, I don’t consider myself a painter, yet still use the unpredictable yet exciting medium of watercolour to highlight my drawings.
I’m an active Urban Sketcher, and also run many workshops and classes, details of which are posted on the relevant page on this site.
My work is in many private collections both in the UK and internationally, and I love to do commissions, whether a house portrait, memento of a special holiday or a family event…just get in touch.
Thanks for dropping by, and please have a look around my site..
I’m delighted to be able to offer copies of my book direct from me to you (apologies John, Paul, George and Ringo!). You can, of course order via Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwells, or any other online booksellers, but buying direct from me, means I’m able to sign your copy.
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