I class myself as an old fashioned Landscape painter with a passion to bring atmosphere, drama and moments of extreme light to my work, working predominantly in Oils with occasional forays into Inks, Charcoal and Acrylics
Working from photographs, sketches, and imagination I look for those “magic” moments in the landscape. Steering away from a natural palette, often introducing bolder tones to achieve a unique signature look in each piece.
I strive constantly to keep improving and when that stops, so will I
Would you rather watch? then why not see what inspires me, my ethos, painting methods and the wonderful landscape where I live and work in this short 3.5 minute Youtube video. View Find the LightFind the light Video
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Exhibitions
Where can you see my work. Information on Galleries, Exhibitions and Events
Residency
I am a resident artist and a member of the Gallery Team at Gallery North West,
My work is constantly on display at Gallery North West 24 Front Street, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NG
Gallery North West is a high quality independent contemporary art gallery in the small market town of Brampton, Cumbria, nine miles east of Carlisle, I am one of 3 artists who manage the gallery and are proud to have over 25 of the best artists in the North of England and South Scotland in our creative family. To learn more use the button below
In addition to my resident Gallery NorthWest, I also exhibit each year in a number of Art Exhibitions locally and further afield. I will post details here when I recieve dates and confirmations.
Grasmere - Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition - April 18th - 27th 2025
Delighted to be part of this annual exhibition in the simply stunning location of Grasmere in the Cumbrian Lake District
Now planning for its 46th annual exhibition. Cumbria Local Arts Exhibition is truly a date for the diary of all artists living in Cumbria, and those who love original art while visiting the Lake District.. The exhibition is held in Grasmere Village Hall every year. Starting on Good Friday and finishing on the Sunday after Easter Sunday, it maximises on the visitor influx into the Lake District over the Easter break.
Wetheral 2025 - May 3rd - 5th 2025 -Wetheral Community Village Hall
This year’s exhibition is to be held in the Wetheral Community Hall on Saturday 3rd May to Monday 5th May. Opening hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. on the Monday.
This is a very successful art exhibition with a host of excellent artists. All funds raised go to Wetheral Church, so really well worth attending.
All my work is photographed in high definition enabling me to offer superb quality Giclee prints. Printed on either fine art paper or direct to canvas.
The quality and definition from this special 1200 dpi, 12 colour service is really amazing
They are printed by Castle Framing in the small market town of Brampton close to my village, and can be purchased mounted, ready for framing.
Is there a memory or location you would like as a painting
If your answer is YES then perhaps a commission could make this a reality.
A recent commision of Whitehaven harbour from Parton Beach
Commissions are a 2 way process, as we begin the collaboration neccessary to ensure your concept and vision are also mine . This is the only way I can paint in my particular style, but still stay true to your aspirations