I like to paint realistic still-life using bold attractive colours enjoying the challenge of striving for realism without it looking too photographic. l often hunt around the Oxford outdoor market and antique stalls looking for interesting things to paint, create a composition at home then put that vision on to canvas. I have more recently tried my hand at portraits inspired by the people of Jericho. I am interested in the eccentricity of people and how presentation of oneself can express personality with the use of scarves, hats, make-up and different beard/hair styles. I have chosen to paint characters who have lived in Jericho for many years and have contributed toward the beating heart of life here in the community of Jericho. My portrait picture gallery is called ‘Faces of Jericho’.
Painting started after a career on the airlines and lockdown forced me to fill my time with something creative. I tried baking but soon got bored spending all day tied to the kitchen. I discovered I had a talent for art after attending a few beginners classes. I have worked my way through various workshops and now oil panting has quickly turned into a passion. I would now call myself a dedicated artist working from my own little studio at home over looking Oxford Canal.