Venice of the Mind
The Venice of the Mind limited edition artists’ book can be purchased here.
DetailsTrees on City Streets
In many of my public artworks, I have used the tree to bring nature into the city environment. At Woodmansterne School the children did drawings of the school values. That large leaf in the final sculpture represents ‘Responsibility’. Perhaps responsibility for the environment? Trees in a City Park, 2020. Alkyd resin enamel and oil on…
DetailsThe Solace of Trees
In times like these we need to be reminded of our connection to nature. Trees, in their resilience and longevity, give us solace. They stand proud and upright, with a supple strength allowing them to survive storm winds. During this cultural shutdown, some of the best shows for ages are in London at the moment,…
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Art and Education
When did it start to become impossible for state education to include the arts?
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Sculpture and Cathedrals
Sculpture is usually made up of physical objects. The challenge is to bring something more to this physical form. Whether with emotions, thought or spirit.
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Dreaming of the Sun
In the chilly grey winter days of February, how nice to dream a while of the sun and sea of the south Italy coast.
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Paint Where You Are
Renoir once said if you’re searching for something to draw open your front door go outside and take 10 paces set yourself up and begin painting.
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Sculpture and Sky
Art must open out and fill our hearts, whether with emotions, thought or spirit.
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FamilyTree
Family Tree was a touring exhibition of sculpture and prints exploring the ways we are all connected using the tree as its central metaphor.
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Painting the Beauty
The WOW moment. Sometimes, you might be walking down a city street you’ve walked down a million times before, but suddenly it hits you like a thunderbolt
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