Landscapes.

Rather than a mirror to reflect the world my art is a cue to appreciate it - whether it is the solace of the hills, the energy of the coast or the lifeless hedgerows of winter under a leaden sky. My paintings, although closely observed, are often not a true reflection of the subject. Instead they provide a cue to recall memories – whatever we look at meaning is derived from the content perceived and the memories evoked. So no two people ever see the same landscape in precisely the same way.

I generally use oils on board and occasionally use a base of reinforced plaster of paris to add a texture to my work. The landscapes I return to are the Northumbrian coast, Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh, but I also get inspiration from the countryside closer to home. More recently I have found great pleasure in portraiture.