The Wondering Sailor
41.8 x 29.6 cm
Acrylic on board
Acrylic on board
Man and Beast
18.5 x 27 cm
Indian Ink and dye on lining paper
A man contemplates the beast. Sitting calmly in front of the bull, it is unlikely that it is a real bull but more likely a metaphorical one. There is an animal element within our human nature, and something that goes back to the dawn of time. In this painting there is a contrast between our timeless animal nature and the modern introductions of urban spaces and travel. The colours also create a similar clash - the orange and the blue light up one another yet there is a harmony in the soft pink with the blue. This is a powerful image that is reminiscent of Picasso's lithographs and consciously pays homage to his work.
Indian Ink and dye on lining paper
A man contemplates the beast. Sitting calmly in front of the bull, it is unlikely that it is a real bull but more likely a metaphorical one. There is an animal element within our human nature, and something that goes back to the dawn of time. In this painting there is a contrast between our timeless animal nature and the modern introductions of urban spaces and travel. The colours also create a similar clash - the orange and the blue light up one another yet there is a harmony in the soft pink with the blue. This is a powerful image that is reminiscent of Picasso's lithographs and consciously pays homage to his work.
Night Search
25.5 x 18.5 cm
Indian ink and dye on lining paper
Abstract blue and black shapes mark out the space in this mysterious painting showing a sequence of a man on a search or a journey with his dog and spade. The spade indicates that there is something to be dug up and the abstract blue and black setting suggest that it is not singularly a space that exists in the material realm: I interpret this as the internal space of the mind and in particular the mind at night. The image to me is a depiction of the process of the somnolent mind at work during sleep time when ideas that are below the surface can be dug out and brought to light. The search is one that never ends and nor does it follow the traditional trajectory: the sequence in the top row reads from left to right (traditional) but in the bottom row, the direction is reversed - indicative of a space where the normal rules do not apply.
Indian ink and dye on lining paper
Abstract blue and black shapes mark out the space in this mysterious painting showing a sequence of a man on a search or a journey with his dog and spade. The spade indicates that there is something to be dug up and the abstract blue and black setting suggest that it is not singularly a space that exists in the material realm: I interpret this as the internal space of the mind and in particular the mind at night. The image to me is a depiction of the process of the somnolent mind at work during sleep time when ideas that are below the surface can be dug out and brought to light. The search is one that never ends and nor does it follow the traditional trajectory: the sequence in the top row reads from left to right (traditional) but in the bottom row, the direction is reversed - indicative of a space where the normal rules do not apply.
Atelier
38.4 x 33.5 cm
Indian ink, gouache and watercolour on board
An original watercolour and Indian ink painting of an artist in working away in his studio overlooking an exotic beach. The studio is one where lots of action is taking place; the artist poised enthusiastically mid-way through painting of a reclining nude. The dog sleeps in a basket while outside a cruise ship sails off somewhere mystical. This is a fun allegorical painting expressing the fantasies of a 21st century artist that pays homage to the artists of the early 20th century.
Indian ink, gouache and watercolour on board
An original watercolour and Indian ink painting of an artist in working away in his studio overlooking an exotic beach. The studio is one where lots of action is taking place; the artist poised enthusiastically mid-way through painting of a reclining nude. The dog sleeps in a basket while outside a cruise ship sails off somewhere mystical. This is a fun allegorical painting expressing the fantasies of a 21st century artist that pays homage to the artists of the early 20th century.
Yakuldy Spakuldy
60 x 80 cm
Acrylic on canvas
Hand-painted custom-made pine frame
Acrylic on canvas
Hand-painted custom-made pine frame
Tonto
60 x 80 cm
Acrylic on canvas
Acrylic on canvas
Holly
60 x 80 cm
Acrylic on canvas
Acrylic on canvas
Piz-Piz
59.2 x 42 cm
Acrylic on board
Acrylic on board
Red Octopus
SOLD
Ruthless Rick
Indian ink, dye and watercolour on board
Smoking Rider
12.6 x 14.5 cm
Indian ink and watercolour on 100% recycled Indian cotton rag
Indian ink and watercolour on 100% recycled Indian cotton rag
Fields of Athenry
21.6 x 41.9 cm
Acrylic on board
This painting was inspired by thoughts on the solitary process of painting. The constant work that happens out of sight. A man goes diligently searching in the night for something to nourish him and his dog. Where I knew that the painting was inspired by thoughts on the hard work of painting, I also felt that there was something more to the painting. It compelled me and I knew there was something more that I wasn't yet understanding. For three days it remained a mystery until it clicked: There was a song I was learning at the time called 'Fields of Athenry' by The Dubliners. It's a sad song about a man who is sent to prison for stealing someone's corn to keep his children alive and there is one particular line which struck me: 'You stole Trevelyn's corn, so the young might see the morn, now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay'. I had been thinking that line through over and over and I think the image of this man going off into the night is them going to steal corn.
Acrylic on board
This painting was inspired by thoughts on the solitary process of painting. The constant work that happens out of sight. A man goes diligently searching in the night for something to nourish him and his dog. Where I knew that the painting was inspired by thoughts on the hard work of painting, I also felt that there was something more to the painting. It compelled me and I knew there was something more that I wasn't yet understanding. For three days it remained a mystery until it clicked: There was a song I was learning at the time called 'Fields of Athenry' by The Dubliners. It's a sad song about a man who is sent to prison for stealing someone's corn to keep his children alive and there is one particular line which struck me: 'You stole Trevelyn's corn, so the young might see the morn, now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay'. I had been thinking that line through over and over and I think the image of this man going off into the night is them going to steal corn.
Pushing a Horse
16.4 x 12.6 cm
Indian ink and watercolour on 300 gsm watercolour paper
Indian ink and watercolour on 300 gsm watercolour paper
Portrait of a Young Man
14.6 x 21.5 cm
Indian ink and dye on lining paper
Indian ink and dye on lining paper
Self-Portrait
14.8 x 18.8 cm
Indian ink and watercolour on 300 gsm watercolour paper
This image was executed with ease and freedom, with the energy visible in the lines underlined by the vibrant, confident colours. The expression is subdued and mute, as if the artist doesn't need to spell out anything with his face, instead everything is said it to the vibrant colours, cavalier mark-making and terrific clothes! The artist sits back as the work does the talking.
Indian ink and watercolour on 300 gsm watercolour paper
This image was executed with ease and freedom, with the energy visible in the lines underlined by the vibrant, confident colours. The expression is subdued and mute, as if the artist doesn't need to spell out anything with his face, instead everything is said it to the vibrant colours, cavalier mark-making and terrific clothes! The artist sits back as the work does the talking.
Brooding Cowboy
25 x 32 cm
Acrylic on board
A stylish, pensive cowboy thinking about life while smoking ruminatively on his pipe. The artist as a child drew cowboys obsessively and this is a nod to his childish self. The simple child-like fascination with drawing motivates a lot of his work and the delivery of the paint is done in the confident, un-self-conscious attitude of a child.
Acrylic on board
A stylish, pensive cowboy thinking about life while smoking ruminatively on his pipe. The artist as a child drew cowboys obsessively and this is a nod to his childish self. The simple child-like fascination with drawing motivates a lot of his work and the delivery of the paint is done in the confident, un-self-conscious attitude of a child.
New Life
21 x 29.7 cm
Indian Ink and watercolour on 300gsm watercolour paper
A man and woman combine their creative energy to co-create new life. A powerful painting celebrating the magical experience of creation.
Indian Ink and watercolour on 300gsm watercolour paper
A man and woman combine their creative energy to co-create new life. A powerful painting celebrating the magical experience of creation.
Creation i
21 x 29.7 cm
Indian Ink and watercolour on 300gsm watercolour paper
A nude male confidently floats in infinite space summoning a ball of light. Reminiscent of Michaelangelo's 'Creation of Adam', this powerful painting celebrates the magical experience of creation.
Indian Ink and watercolour on 300gsm watercolour paper
A nude male confidently floats in infinite space summoning a ball of light. Reminiscent of Michaelangelo's 'Creation of Adam', this powerful painting celebrates the magical experience of creation.
Creation ii
21 x 29.7 cm
Indian Ink and watercolour on 300gsm watercolour paper
A nude male confidently floats in infinite space summoning a ball of light. Reminiscent of Michaelangelo's 'Creation of Adam', this powerful painting celebrates the magical experience of creation.
Indian Ink and watercolour on 300gsm watercolour paper
A nude male confidently floats in infinite space summoning a ball of light. Reminiscent of Michaelangelo's 'Creation of Adam', this powerful painting celebrates the magical experience of creation.
The Drunken Sailor
I painted this after a long job in France in March 2022 where I had been enjoying drinking every day. On my return to England, I carried on the trend and depsite knowing that I would have to stop at some point, at the time of painting, I knew that point wasn't going to be anytime soon. I decided to enjoy the wave of alcoholism for the time being and let myself get swept away by the madness.
The Big Plunge i
Indian Ink and watercolour on lining paper
The Big Plunge ii
80 x 60 cm
Acrylic on canvas
Acrylic on canvas
John Henry preparatory sketch
John Henry
420 x 297 mm
Acrylic on Bristol Paper
John Henry was a steel-driver from Louisiana who, alongside his working partner, drove holes in the mountainside to put explosives which made way for the trainlines to cut through mountainsides. There is a mythology surrounding this character and I was inspired by the story. I am fascinated by hard physical labour as well as muscular bodies. This painting is one of my most worked - it took 3/4 preparatory sketches to get the painting to this point. The composition and narrative aspect is reminiscent of religious paintings, even more so because of the divine light source (to celebrate hard work) and the framed arch motif.
Acrylic on Bristol Paper
John Henry was a steel-driver from Louisiana who, alongside his working partner, drove holes in the mountainside to put explosives which made way for the trainlines to cut through mountainsides. There is a mythology surrounding this character and I was inspired by the story. I am fascinated by hard physical labour as well as muscular bodies. This painting is one of my most worked - it took 3/4 preparatory sketches to get the painting to this point. The composition and narrative aspect is reminiscent of religious paintings, even more so because of the divine light source (to celebrate hard work) and the framed arch motif.
The Tree of Life
40 x 50 cm
Acrylic on board
An original painting of a tree depicting dogs, cats, birds and many of nature's wonders. This painting celebrates the natural world and pays homage to the superstitions and traditions in nature's folklore.
Acrylic on board
An original painting of a tree depicting dogs, cats, birds and many of nature's wonders. This painting celebrates the natural world and pays homage to the superstitions and traditions in nature's folklore.