I consider myself to be a realist painter and specialise in oil paintings of all manner of wildlife from native British animals to the larger and more exotic. Based in Wiltshire, I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by a wealth of native wildlife and take much of my inspiration from the beautiful fauna on our own doorstep. I feel a real compulsion to represent the lesser thought of beasts and portray them in such a way that shines a light on their individual characters and beauty. For the last ten years, I have taken animal portraiture commissions from all over the world and most recently have painted portraits for clients in Milan, New York and even Tasmania. I have always enjoyed painting animals for others but I am now concentrating on my own collections and more specifically on animals that may not be thought of as conventionally beautiful.
I have recently branched out into painting still life too or as I like to call them, fruit portraits! The colours and textures of the skin and peel make for a welcome change to all the fur I paint!! I think it’s so important as a developing artist to explore and try new things! 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 or as I like to call them, fruit portraits! The colours and textures of the skin and peel make for a welcome change to all the fur I paint!! I think it’s so important as a developing artist to explore and try new things! I work in a highly detailed, lifelike manner and aim to create a pure and objective representation.
