I am a largely self taught artist living on the coast of the East Riding of Yorkshire UK. My art style(s) in pastel have evolved naturally by trial and error (mainly lucky accidents) and by not being hampered by too much knowledge. :) Up until recently my main focus has been on people and life drawings/paintings with the occasional diversion of a still life. My subjects are more varied now and include still lifes, seascapes and landscapes but getting a good likeness of a person still gives me an enormous kick. I've had a number of sales (both home and abroad). It's always rewarding when someone likes your work enough to part with their hard earned cash. It speaks volumes and is a great confidence booster.

Most of my earlier work was in pastel, a medium that was convenient when I worked full time. Now I'm retired, I concentrate on oils, with the occasional interlude of pastel, graphite and charcoal. Although I am largely self taught I have been influenced by a number of artists and strive to emulate them but in my own way. I've also had the benefit of a number of oil painting workshops and have learnt something from each of them.

I hope you like what you see in the galleries. Some of the artworks are for sale so if you're interested please contact me.