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 and abstraction 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 Rochdale, North West England. In my teaching I am especially interested in trying to ignite the creative sparks in young people, and 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 and abstraction 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 Rochdale, North West England. In my teaching I am especially interested in trying to ignite the creative sparks in young people, and hope that these students will become inspired enough to continue to explore art and photography and other creative endeavours in their future lives.
