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Currently some of my paintings are being shown in The Autumn Exhibition at The Naze Tower, Walton on the Naze, Essex until 2nd October 2025
Description of my Work
Abstract paintings, based on the dynamics of colour, marks, shapes and rhythm. I always have several pieces in progress at any time. Sometimes they grow slowly, other times they happen quickly. I work intuitively and often impulsively, not always knowing what I want but following my instinct for what feels interesting or exciting. I work in all sizes and different media - oil, watercolour, paper and collage, often recycling old materials.
Landscape drawing and painting I love to travel and respond to the character and nature of different places, both at home and abroad. I use instinctive expressive markings with a range of pens, crayons and paint. To me, there is no one definite way to approach things and this is reflected in my range of output. It is the experimental nature of working that inspires and drives me forward. I find landscape fascinating, both how it looks and how it feels, and at different times. For me, a landscape painting originates and grows in the same way as a totally abstract work. Both are about markings, daubs and splashes which have to combine and interact.
I live in Colchester, where I have a home studio. I have Degrees in Fine Art from Colchester and Norwich universities. In the past I was a tenant Member of Cuckoo Farm Studios, and am now an Associate Member. Also a member of Colchester Art Society.
All my work is for sale and I am happy to give prices and details on request. Prices range from £50 to £500 depending on size. I also have work on Artfinder.com
Solo Exhibitions
2018 The Oasis Cafe, Frinton on Sea
2018 The Laura Tucker Gallery, Weston super Mare
2017 The Octagon Gallery, Colchester
2014 The Octagon Gallery, Colchester
2012 The Benham Gallery, Colchester
2011 The New Cut Gallery, Halesworth
2010 The Rose & Crown, Great Horkessley
2009 The Digby Gallery, Colchester
2009 The Benham Galley, Colchester
2006 The Minories Cafe, Colchester
Group exhibitions
2025 Autumn Exhibition. The Naze Tower, Walton on the Naze, Essex
2025 The Seven, The Od Grocery, Wivenhoe
2024 Colchester Art Society Winter Exhibition, The Minories, Colchester
2024 CFS presents, Cuckoo Farm Studios
2024 Cuckoo Farm Associates at Open Studios, Benham Gallery, Colchester Open Studios
2024 The Minories Summer Open, Colchester
2024 Curator's Choice, Benham Gallery, Cuckoo Farm, Colchester
2023 CAS winter exhibition, The Minories, Colchester
2023 CAS summer exhibition, The Old Bank Studios, Harwich
2023 Spring exhibition,Navistitch, Manningtree
2023 CAS Spring exhibition, Benham gallery, Cuckoo Farm, Colchester
2022 CAS winter exhibition, Artspace, Woodbridge
2022 CAS summer online exhibition
2021 CAS summer online exhibition
2020 CAS Borders exhibition, Ipswich Museum
2020 Colchester Art Society Borders exhibition, Firstsite, Colchester
2018 Colchester Art Society Winter exhibition, The Minories, Colchester
2016 Colchester Art Society, The Sentinel Gallery, Wivenhoe
2016 Paint Collective, The Boat House Gallery, Flatford
2015 Argentum Gallery, Colchester
2015 Harwich Festival
2015 The Minories, Colchester
2014 The Cupola Gallery, Sheffield
2014 Argentum Gallery, Colchester
2013 The Pimlott Foundation, Colchester
2011 The Lloyd Gill Gallery, Weston super Mare
2010 Braintree Community Hospital
2008 Crows Hall, Debenham, Suffolk