Biography: born 1940; brought up in Paddington, London, then Nuneaton
and Isleworth, Middlesex. I lived for thirty years near Fitzroy Square,
London; since 1994 in Uplyme, Devon. Art education: I attended School
of Art at Twickenham Technical College, one year preliminary study,
then three years NDD course. Career: I worked for many years in
advertising and studios then free-lance illustration and graphic
design. Approach to work: Over the years, I have found that I most
enjoy watercolour and line drawing. I also work in other mediums, and
in both figurative and abstract modes. I like to express feeling
through landscapes and seascapes and the disposition of people and
objects within the composition. With abstracts I create mood through
use of colour and shape. I work largely from sketchbooks, but I also
enjoy being out in the air and observing everything around me. I
continue to look for a way of responding to landscapes and objects that
pleases me. Varying my style of work helps me to keep the vision fresh.
I go to unregarded settings, like boatyards, reclamation yards etc
where one can find interesting conjunctions of elements. The seafront
always provides wonderful light and mood.
