I am an artist, photographer and teacher living and working in Greater Manchester, North West England.
In my gestural abstract painting I work mainly with acrylic paint on canvas, often applying thick layers of paint with large decorating brushes or none at all. I work quickly and spontaneously using a wet-on-wet technique. The exploration of gesture, abstraction and the sometimes incidental is important in my work and I enjoy experimenting with colour, often using harsh fluorescents. The paintings can often resemble natural phenomena, such as agate, geodes, marble or even sliced flesh.
For my fine art photography I am chiefly concerned with the natural landscape. I shoot landscape photographs throughout various scenic locations throughout the United Kingdom, such as the Peak District, Lake District, Lancashire and the Scottish Highlands. I endeavour to time my visits to fall during the golden hour where I find the colours and light to be most striking. I am especially obsessed with capturing the crystal clear, mirrored reflections that appear in still bodies of water.
I also teach Art and Photography to students in a school in Manchester, North West England. Through teaching I try to ignite the creative sparks in young people. I hope that these students will become inspired enough to continue to explore art and photography and other creative endeavours in their future lives.
In my gestural abstract painting I work mainly with acrylic paint on canvas, often applying thick layers of paint with large decorating brushes or none at all. I work quickly and spontaneously using a wet-on-wet technique. The exploration of gesture, abstraction and the sometimes incidental is important in my work and I enjoy experimenting with colour, often using harsh fluorescents. The paintings can often resemble natural phenomena, such as agate, geodes, marble or even sliced flesh.
For my fine art photography I am chiefly concerned with the natural landscape. I shoot landscape photographs throughout various scenic locations throughout the United Kingdom, such as the Peak District, Lake District, Lancashire and the Scottish Highlands. I endeavour to time my visits to fall during the golden hour where I find the colours and light to be most striking. I am especially obsessed with capturing the crystal clear, mirrored reflections that appear in still bodies of water.
I also teach Art and Photography to students in a school in Manchester, North West England. Through teaching I try to ignite the creative sparks in young people. I hope that these students will become inspired enough to continue to explore art and photography and other creative endeavours in their future lives.