Spending the past two months working on my new photographic strand of work alongside my painting practise has been an interesting journey so far. Following the photographic course at Leeds College of Art I had an overall concept for this new work but as always, since getting out in the field, it has evolved into […]
For the last few months I’ve been creating a new series of canvas paintings specially for a new concept Ultra Marathon race between Liverpool to Manchester called ‘L2M Ultra’. These new commissions have been inspired by the Transpennine Trail that runs through the entire North West and further afield to the North. It runs […]
Last weekend I made a trip out and about to a section of the Trans Pennine Trail in Didsbury, South Manchester. Sketching en-plein air is so integral to my practise at the moment that the exciting prospect of being newly commissioned by Ultra Marathon running organisation, GB Ultras, is a brilliant opportunity for me. As part […]
I’ve been having a whale of a time conjuring up new drawings and absolutely loving being outside (albeit my fingers get a bit cold!). Making the most of sketching and mixing it up with coloured neon inks and oil pastels, then splashing them around with water and acrylics to keep it fast and furious. Just […]
Job: Artist and Blogger Home: Warrington (stuck as I can’t choose between Liverpool & Manchester) Astrological sign: Taurus My top 3 goals for 2016 are to create more new work, eat healthily to improve my health and energy levels, and get married! What are you working on right now? I’m working on a few new streams of ideas that I […]
We all know the benefits of art on our health. The arts can substantially enhance lives and positively impact on patient care. Therefore it seems only right that art is being used to create safer hospital environments, to introduce nature into medical settings and enhance bland spaces through hanging art on previously sterile walls! From […]
I’m pleased to start promoting my new solo show taking place at The Gallery at Bank Quay House in Warrington town centre next week. With the opening PV on Thursday 12th November, you can find out more details on the event Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/636072273162648/