Though originally from Gloucestershire, I have lived on Merseyside for more than 30 years, and during that time nurished the ambition of becoming an artist. After many frustrating years of doing it on a self-taught basis, I eventually managed to get accepted onto a fine art degree course at John Moore's University, in 2001 and graduated in 2004. I then spent two years based in Liverpool. Then, in 2006, I relocated to my present studio and gallery at Haskayne, located between Southport and Magull. During the Degree Show I was a winner of the Swiss Life Prize for my painting 'Sunset Over Stanley Dock' and which now hangs in their Liverpool headquarters. In November of 2004 I was awarded the Norman Moores Fellowship for painting and drawing by JMU and which ran for a year. After graduating, I was awarded a commission for a painting which now hangs on the top floor of the Aldham Robarts building of the John Moores University. The Capital of Culture company chose one of my paintings, Sunset over the Liver Buildings to feature on merchandise during the Liverpool's 800 Heratage celebrations.
TEACHING: I also teach life-drawing to art students at Southport's King George V college. I also run art classes for Sefton Council.

The artist in his studio.	part of the gallery.	another view of the gallery.
The artist at Swiss Life headquarters in front of his winning painting...	...and at his degree show	The artist was chosen to exhibit two of his paintings by former students the prestigous Liverpool school of art exhibition
I was commissioned to paint the above painting by John Moore's university showing the view from the roof of the Aldham Robarts LRC building, looking out over the Mersey towards North Wales. This is the painting finally installed. Its title "Have you been up on the roof?"	To celebrate Liverpool's granting of its Royal Charter, this painting has been chosen by the Culture Company to feature on merchandising, such as calanders, etc. "sunset over the Liver Buildings"	Sunrise Over Liverpool This painting in January 07 featured in Liverpool's Daily Post, together with a print option. A limited edition print is now available. Click image for further details
Two large commissions for Rensburg & Sheppards. The paintings are for their new offices, located in Old Hall Street, Liverpool	One of the life-drawing classes I teach.	The life-drawing class I teach.