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Creative Collaboration

During the first lockdown I applied to Arts Council England for funding to work on a collaborative project with a ceramist.

Off the Rails

I would like to send everybody my very best wishes and hope that you all stay healthy and safe during these troubling times. As I’m...

Interview with Hope Art Gallery

I was recently interview for the latest newsletter from Hope Art , talking about my approach to painting and inspiration.

Painting enters Public Art Collection

I was pleased to hear that "Burning Light" was purchased by Gallery Oldham for their permanent collection. It means the painting will now...

The Art of Norman Lewis

Norman Lewis (1909 –1979) is an important but overlooked figure in American abstraction. Lewis was the first major African American abstract

Together Poetry Anthology

One of my paintings can be seen on the cover of Together - Marsden the Poetry Village Anthology 2019, which is to be launched on 13th...

Outside the Studio

Although my work does cross over at times in to abstraction, observation painting and drawing are important to the final piece. Painting...

Moorland Fire

The local landscape, and Marsden Moor in particular, is such an important part of my life and my work. To see the numerous recent fires...

Hokusai

Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best...

Poetry & Painting

My work has featured on a number of poetry books, and in some cases I create new work in response to the poems themselves, collaborating...

Live painting at Slaithwaite Arts Fetival

During this year's Slaithwaite Arts Fetival I had the pleasure of being involved in a "Paint Off" at Globe Arts, along with Claire...

Holmfirth Artweek 2018

As well as having new work in the main exhibition at Holmfirth Artweek, I'm also showing work at the Fringe venues at Enjoy Art and...