Biography
I help people, who express their individuality through distinctive surroundings, fill their homes with unique art that sparks conversations.
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My art is inspired by the sweet spot in the natural world, where pattern, texture, structure and lustre converge. Contrasts of textures, erosion, layers and spirals are often the starting point for my art. I enjoy letting the work develop at its own pace, making creative decisions in response to the paint's flow or structure.
Acrylics are my ideal medium, as their versatility suits the wide range of techniques I employ. I'll also include other materials, such as braid, epoxy clay, stones and marble dust, whenever the piece of art demands.
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When not in my studio, you'll most likely find me at the beach, searching for intriguing wave-sculpted treasures, sea-glass, fossils, and rock formations. Outside of my art, I love challenging myself with fiendish brainteaser puzzles, chilling with friends, and binge-watching home-makeover shows.
Selected Career Highlights
Solo exhibitions
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Nature in Art Museum and Art Gallery, Glos
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Coningsby Gallery, Bloomsbury, London
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Falkland House, Westminster, London
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Cheng Kim Loke Gallery, Slimbridge, Glos
Group exhibitions
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Beckford Fine Art Summer Exhibition, Hereford
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Gloucestershire Society of Artists
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Lloyd's Art Group, London
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Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours
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Royal Miniatures Society
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Society of Botanical Artists
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Society of Women Artists
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Society of Wildlife Artists
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Residencies and Festivals
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Artburst, Glos
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Nature in Art Museum and Art Gallery, Glos
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Art in Action, Oxon
Commissions
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Drawing of Bailey's Hotel in London, presented to the chairman of Copthorne Hotels to mark the company's flotation on the London Stock Exchange
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Painted commemorative plaques for a state banquet held in honour of the King of Norway, a pair of which were presented to the King by the Lord Mayor of London
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Commissioned to paint the 2015 Wildlife Habitat Trust Conservation Stamp
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Commissions for private collectors
Teaching
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Art Safari Ltd - tour leader
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Bloomsbury Summer School
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Gloucestershire Society of Artists
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Gloucester Arts & Crafts Summer School
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Highland Art Week, Aigas Field Centre, Scotland
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Nature in Art, Gloucester
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Numerous art societies
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Private tuition
Books & Illustrations
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The Wildlife Artist's Handbook (authored and illustrated)
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Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2014 (cover illustration)
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Birding World (cover illustration)
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Grouse of the World (illustrations)
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The Snowy Owl - Poyser monograph (illustrations)
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The Birds of Gloucestershire (illustrations)
Blogs & web features
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Artsy Shark featured artist
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Daler Rowney featured artist
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Jackson's Art blog
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Winsor & Newton featured artist
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Features and articles in magazines
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Artists & Illustrators magazine
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Cotswold Life magazine
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Countryman's Weekly magazine
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LandLove magazine
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Leisure Painter magazine
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News & Notes, The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago
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Penguin News (Falkland Islands official newspaper)
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The Times of India
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Who’s Who in Art
TV & radio
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BBC television
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BBC Radio Gloucestershire
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BBC Radio Warwickshire
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Bird-Fair TV (British Birdwatching Fair)
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