About Me (1/2)
I am a freelance artist, illustrator and web designer based in The Wirral in the North West of England.
I grew up in the seaside town of West Kirby, overlooking the Dee Estuary. Following completion of a foundation course at Wirral Metropolitan College, I studied Illustration at Falmouth School of Art. I remained in Cornwall for a further ten years before returning to the North West.
My painting technique has developed over the years, from initial studies of the work of the Impressionists and Post Impressionists to subsequent influences such as Sargent and Brangwyn.
I work on canvas, building up colour in multiple layers to create vibrant optical mixes, favouring scenes with striking contrasts of light and shadow. When time allows I work in oils. When working to tight deadlines I paint in acrylics, the quicker drying times of which enable me to produce work more rapidly.
Since 2002 I have offered a popular family and pets portraits from photographs service.
