I’m a graphite fine artist from the south coast of Dorset, living and working on the Jurassic Coast. This landscape, and the people who live here, inspire most of my work. I’m proud to be a member of two local art groups as well as being a member of the Association of Animal Artists and an associate member of the Society of Graphite Fine Art.
I’ve been drawing ever since I was a child, spending hours as a youngster sitting by my local river sketching. As an adult my career left me little time for art but I took it up again seriously a few years ago and since 2020 I’ve been exhibiting and selling my work, which has been bought by collectors in the UK, Europe and North America.
I work almost exclusively in graphite pencil on paper. Pencil makes me feel directly connected to the work I’m creating. I draw landscapes, seascapes and portraits, trying to capture light, place and personality. I want to capture the beauty of the Jurassic Coast or of the person I’m drawing.
I strongly believe that art is a force for positive change. I donate a portion of my direct sales to charities and have supported the Lantern Trust (a local charity working with vulnerable adults), the RNLI and the British Red Cross. I run a drawing group for men who have experienced homelessness and am involved with a local social prescribing project.
Examples of my work can be seen here on my website, some of which is available to buy, and where you can also find out more about how to commission me for a portrait (of a person or pet). I can also teach you to draw, if you live in Dorset.
Exhibitions & Projects
2020
Treasure Planet, Artwey, Bridport Arts Centre
2021
Centenary Exhibition Unlocked, Society of Graphic Fine Art, Mall Galleries
Figurative Art Now, Federation of British Artists, online
68th Annual Exhibition, Bruton Art Society, Bruton
2022
Open 22, Society of Graphic Fine Art, Mall Galleries
117th Annual Open, Bath Society of Artists, Victoria Art Gallery
It’s Up To Us, Casterbridge Art Society, Jubilee Hall, Poundbury
Memories, Sou’-Sou’-West Contemporary Art Gallery, Symondsbury
2023
102nd Annual Open, Society of Graphic Fine Art, Mall Galleries
118th Annual Open, Bath Society of Artists, Victoria Art Gallery
Wells Art Contemporary, Wells Cathedral
Out of Town, Society of Graphic Fine Art, The Gallery, Holt
Sea of Talent, Art in Poundbury, Jubilee Hall, Poundbury
2024
103rd Annual Open, Society of Graphic Fine Art, Mall Galleries
119th Annual Open, Bath Society of Artists, Victoria Art Gallery
Annual Open, South West Academy of Art, Kennaway House, Sidmouth
A Hive of Activity, Art in Poundbury, Jubilee Hall, Poundbury
Hope House Men’s Art Group
People Need Nature Social Prescribing Project
