About

I have been involved with the arts throughout my life.

As a boy I took part in drama and theatre but in my teens I began to develop an interest in the visual arts.

I tried water colour painting but never seemed to achieve the results I wanted.  I also tried jewellery-making and silver-smithing before a chance discovery  in 1995 led me to experiment with painting on silk.

The vibrancy of the colour, the flow of the dye and the variety of effects that could be achieved soon had me hooked.

I am a member of The Guild of Silk Painters and am active in my local branch where I get help and advice.

In 2007 I gained a City & Guilds “Silk Painting” qualification.

I now provide talks, demonstrations and workshops as well as exhibiting my work as part of the Guild and as an individual.