About
It's all about connection
Raised in Esh, a small village just outside Durham City, my dream was always to be an artist.
But there's always been something about connection with others in my art. That's why I mainly paint people.
I'm drawn to that uniqueness and aliveness in each individual life. And I want to capture its essence. And make it personal to you,
A Little History
1998 - BA Hons in Fine Art (sculpture) at the University of Northumbria in 1998 specialising in portraiture in bronze.
2020 - began using acrylics, mixed media and printing until I found oils. With lots of drawing, especially from life - creating the foundation for my return to portraiture.
2022 2024 - various exhibitions in galleries in Brighton and Edinburgh.
"I leave you my portrait so you will have my presence all the days and nights that I am away from you."
It's a privilege to paint someone, to be present with someone, to be given the invitation to really observe them....
My Artist's BIO
Here's just a little of what I've been up to.
Oct 2022 - Sussex Contemporary 'Wild Garlic Pesto' selected for a group Exhibition at the i360 Brighton
Nov 2022 - Do Not Obstruct Gallery
Kemptown, Brighton.
3 x paintings (The Lake, Meditation, The Coffee Pot) selected for a group exhibition 'Not Another Estate Agent' 4-25th November
Dec 2022 - Do Not Obstruct, Brighton Hippodrome.
Group show. 3 x paintings (Girls Night, The Dinner Party, The Cheese Plant) 2-4th December
Dec 2022 - Guest Artist Solo Show
at Tomas and Jani's pop up furnituire shop, Church Street Brighton
Nov 2023 - North of the Forth and Mel
Group show at The Dundas Street gallery in Edinburgh
Jan 2025 - Reserve Artist for the Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year. Live portrait painting event.