The pathway to my career as an artist, like so many artists, has not been a conventional one. I came to painting through a rather circuitous route. I began my working life as a linguist, despite art being my true passion. But I soon realised that I was able to pursue painting as a viable career option, allowing me to earn doing the very thing I love! A privilege that I am eternally grateful for.
Since 2014, I have been self employed as a full time artist and have had the opportunity to work for some wonderful clients across the globe. I consider myself to be a realist painter and specialise in custom oil portraiture of all animals, from pets to equine work, agricultural stock to wildlife. I work in a highly detailed, lifelike manner and aim to create a pure and objective representation.
I have recently branched out into painting still life too, focusing heavily on fruit portraits of a small scale. The colours and textures of the skin and peel makes a welcome variation to all the fur I paint. Animals will always be my preferred subject but I think it's so important as a developing artist to explore and try new things.
Since 2014, I have been self employed as a full time artist and have had the opportunity to work for some wonderful clients across the globe. I consider myself to be a realist painter and specialise in custom oil portraiture of all animals, from pets to equine work, agricultural stock to wildlife. I work in a highly detailed, lifelike manner and aim to create a pure and objective representation.
I have recently branched out into painting still life too, focusing heavily on fruit portraits of a small scale. The colours and textures of the skin and peel makes a welcome variation to all the fur I paint. Animals will always be my preferred subject but I think it's so important as a developing artist to explore and try new things.
