I graduated in a degree in Social Anthropology in 2004, it is a subject that I take a deep interest in and although I do not directly use it in my career it informs the way I paint and the way I live.

I have worked and exhibited as a portrait painter in East Sussex, Surrey and Kent and am currently living in Tunbridge Wells. I have always painted in oils and find it the most expressive medium for portraiture, which is my main source of inspiration and motivation. However, I do take an interest and get enjoyment from a broad range of subject matter and appreciate all sorts of painting styles. I have recently started using acrylics and have been enjoying experimenting with still-life subjects, but portraiture will always be at the heart of my painting.

I regularly take portrait commissions and welcome any enquiries. I paint from both live sittings and photographs. When working from photographs I feel it is important to meet the sitter, if at all possible, and take the pictures myself in order to get a more accurate likeness.

Exhibitions and Events

Sept '01. September Art Exhibition (E.Sussex)
Aug '05. ITV’s ‘A Brush With Fame’ portrait competition (regional finalist)
Sept '05. September Art Exhibition (E.Sussex)
Oct '05. Speldhurst Exhibition (E.Sussex)
July '06. Watts Gallery - Artist's Demonstration Open Day (Compton, Surrey)
Sept '06. September Art Exhibition (E.Sussex)
Jan '07. Charity Exhibition (Petersfield)
June '07. Surrey Open Studios
July '07. Watts Gallery - Artists Demonstration Open Day (Compton Surrey)