As a young boy I remember marveling at the countryside and all the beauty it had to offer. I would go for walks with my friends, and these adventures took us out into the green belt of south Staffordshire, England. I’d soak everything up like a sponge; the colours, the hues, the shading and the different layers and perspectives of the land as it rolled away in front of me. Probably my first ever painting was of a tree and a few houses nearby. How many children start here, eh? Why not, it’s what we all first encounter as we begin to grow up and take notice of what is going on around us.

I particularly like depicting the different seasons, and working in all mediums. Of late, I’ve taken up Acrylics, mainly because it dries quickly and you can use it like oil or watercolour. I’ll take up commissions on any scene; from your house to a particular scene of choice, or maybe a collage of different scenes. I normally go on site and do a sketch, take some photos and then work in my studio until I’m ready to take the artwork back again (if it’s possible), to render the final impressions.

You will notice I have placed some landscapes that have wildlife subjects within. These renderings are particularly popular here in Canada. Please be aware that these are photographs, and in some cases 35mm film photos of the originals which have then been scanned, so the quality is not the best. Anyway, take a look at the examples, and enjoy.

Acrylic on canvas (deep frame)
Three piece (Tryptic) of a Mixed Class Yacht Race in Peggy’s Cove Nova Scotia
Owned by “Harold” a friend of a friend who is a keen yachtsman.
(Total size is 10 feet by 40 inches)