Artist's Statement:

I work from life mainly in pastel and oil. In a figurative style. I enjoy painting all

subjects - portraits, gardens and still life. The common denominators

in my work are composition and colour.

Biography:

A.R.C.A. Fine Art Royal College of Art London

N.D.D. Painting and Printmaking

Memberships:

The Pastel Society

Awards:

John Moores Award for Painting

Unison Pastel Prize 2011

Exhibitions and Teaching Career:

Mall Galleries, London and in many provincial galleries.

Teaches portrait painting, drawing and life painting.

Publications:

Illustrated over fifty books for children in UK and US.

Various articles for The Artist, The Artist & Illustrator,

Pastel Journal etc.