Welcome to my website.

I have been painting professionally for over 20 years and work from my studio in St Helens on the Isle of Wight (England) where I specialise in marine, seascapes, landscape and architectural painting in watercolour, acrylic and pastel.

Much of my inspiration comes from our amazing Island countryside with its huge diversity and great natural light providing me with constant inspiration.  We have everything from meandering coastlines with sculptured wooden groynes to undulating hills and downs. I particularly love the use of colour and the effect of light and try to seek out new and innovative ways of interpreting my subject.

I spend as much time as possible sketching, with my preferred method as pen and wash, mainly for its immediacy and the impressionistic style that I can achieve with this.   Venice, Lake Garda, Honfleur, Malta and the lavender fields of Provence and Sorrento are recent hotspots.

My fondness for sailing has also added to my repertoire of subject matter and includes sailing scenes from the Solent and Cowes.  For those who would like their boats painted, I have found it essential to have knowledge of rigging and design for accuracy.

I hope you enjoy my galleries of art and find something of interest to you. I also undertake private commissions, and tutor painting holidays, classes and workshops.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss your personal requirements.