I am a published Illustrator with a professional background in Graphic Design from Lytham St. Annes in Lancashire. Studied Art and Design at Blackpool & the Fylde College, and have a BA (Hons) in Visual Art from Lancaster University (2001).

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I have a keen interest in all the arts, however, most notably, movies and old school movie poster one sheets, are from where I draw most of my inspiration. I specialise in portraiture, working both traditionally and digitally. I am continually exploring use of colour, light, composition, where I tend to focus on detail and accuracy.

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My natural figurative inclination towards the realism is prevalent in all of my work. However, I feel the process of creating the illusion of three dimensional space, using line and colour to create form, is in a sense abstract in this approach. It is our visual perception of these tenets do we derive realism when standing back to look at the finished painting.

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Beyond formal aspects of my work, my intent as a portrait artist is always to imbue my subjects with humanity and capture their true essence of character; constantly striving to improve and push my skills with each painting.