About

I grew up in the Kent countryside with a love of myths and legend, fuelled by Tolkien, C S Lewis and Andrew Lang. This gave me a sense of magic and romance that has stayed with me through life.

Now based just outside of Oxford, I paint with oils in a style that is sometimes called ‘magical realism’ – portraiture and figurative art in natural and semi-fantastical settings. I aim to create paintings that are whimsical and thoughtful, with pre-raphaelite influences. My technique is similar to that of the old masters, which requires putting down many layers and finishing with transparent glazes to add colour and depth. It’s a time-consuming but hugely rewarding technique that gives oil paintings a glow that cannot otherwise be achieved.