ABOUT THE ARTIST

I began painting seriously around 10 years ago after retiring from a very different working life. What started as a quiet,  creative pastime quickly grew into a daily practice. I have also found an interest in printing and like to produce moody,  atmospheric prints. 

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I have spent time travelling over the last few years and like to use my own experiences and photographs as inspiration for my paintings and printing.

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I love to listen to the sound of the sea or to walk along a deserted beach and 'take in' the vast horizons and expanse of sea.  I love the rugged and wild coastline and am 'in awe' of the power and energy of the ocean and waves. 

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My work focuses on expressive seascapes - often in rich,  textured layers of oil paint - capturing the movement,  stillness and the emotional pull of the ocean. I aim to translate the sense of standing on a beach:  the colour,  the light,  the space to breathe and the quiet power of the water.

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Painting has become a way for me to reflect,  explore and express myself. I hope my work brings some of that feeling - of calm, wonder and possibility  - into the spaces where it's seen. 

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Stop for a moment and look.