My alternative life as a landscape designer has, I feel, also played it's part, with it's requisite attention to detail and need to achieve balance and harmony.

After moving to Florida from the picturesque Sussex countryside in Southern England I turned my attention to painting by joining an art class at my local center for the arts and found myself 'truly smitten', I find myself losing track of time and totally immersed in my subject.

My principal medium is acrylic on canvas. 

My inspiration is taken largely from places that I have visited and experienced, no shortage of these are to be  found in Florida with so many natural wonders, perfect sunsets and an abundance of wildlife and water. Then the contrasts are so much greater when visiting spectacular mountainous locations such as the Grand Teton's and Yellowstone or even a small and pretty fishing port in Maine.

Other subjects that I have enjoyed painting include historic and national monuments, wildlife and still life, not to mention a never ending supply of suggestions and photographs from family and friends, so there is always a challenge to relish.