My studio base in Carshalton lets me create work in a variety of ways as a multi disciplinary contemporary fine artist. The work I am currently focused on is recording locations across the UK, following popular walks and trails to work quickly on sketches or final works 'plein air.' This hopefully gives my work a vitality and freshness that is becoming increasingly popular with collectors and galleries alike.
I have been working within the creative industries for over 25 years. Starting in broadcast media, then progressing onto visual arts as an artist, workshop leader, teacher and project manager/events organiser. Exhibitions have included individual and group shows, I am an elected member of Chelsea Art Society (CAS) and ArtCan, have be selected to exhibit with a number of other high profile societies including the ING Discerning Eye, The Drawing Paper, The Royal Society of British Artists, Croydon Arts Society, and the United Society of Artists.
To support my art practice, I teach art at Coulsdon Sixth Form College and I am the brains and drive behind the hugely popular Carshalton Artists and their Open Studios. CAOS celebrates the vibrant Carshalton visual arts scene and can be viewed every year, in the last week of June and the first week of July. If you wish to explore my work more I would be happy to conduct studio tours, from my studio in South London.
Awards and Competitions
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PIP Seymour Award - Drawing Paper Show 2023
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Elected Member of Chelsea Art Society
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Elected Member of ArtCan
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Selected for The Drawing Paper Show (part of Liverpool Biennial 2023)
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Judges Selection ING Discerning Eye 2022
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Finalist: 99 World Artists (UK) 2021
Future exhibitions planned are:
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Chelsea Art Society Autumn SHow, Kings Road Chelsea. November 2023
Selected Previous Exhibitions:
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The Drawing Paper Show, Liverpool Biennial 2023, Friday 21st July until Sunday 13th August The Bridewell Studios and Gallery Liverpool
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ING Discerning Eye, Mall Galleries 2023
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June 24/25th and July 1st/2nd 2022 - 'Wandle' Solo Show, Vellum Mill Gallery. Carshalton Artists Open Studios
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Chelsea Art Society Wedlake Bell Award Exhibition 2021, 2022
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Chelsea Art Society Annual Exhibition 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2011, 2010, 2009
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Various ArtCan Exhibitions 2023, 2022
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Carshalton Artists Open Studios 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
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Royal Society of British Artists 2010
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Croydon Art Society Annual Exhibition 2010, 2009, 2008
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United Society of Artists Annual Exhibition 2009, 2008
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