Artist's Statement

I mainly paint in oils and whenever possible work en plein air in front of the subject or scene trying to capture the atmosphere and light effect. If I cannot do this I like to complete a study and also use my sketchbook and camera to record information for a studio painting.

I am particularly inspired by reflected light sparkling on water, and I often like to include people and their activities – bustling markets and restaurants of Provence, atmospheric canals of Venice, harbours, cliffs and beaches of Cornwall and more recently the Thames – its boats and bridges.

I hope when I have finished a painting it communicates to the viewer my initial inspiration!