Paintings, Drawings and Linocuts
The Green Queen and her Bird
Acrylic on Canvas
The Blue Prince and his Horse
Acrylic on Canvas
When I was growing up we played a lot of card games and dominoes in my family and I was fascinated by the faces on the playing cards. Apparently I still am.
These four paintings draw their inspiration from seventeenth century European playing cards and represent the four loves - self regard, romantic love, eros and compassion.
The Red King and his Hawk
Acrylic on Canvas
The Yellow Fool and his Dog
Acrylic on Canvas
Alice sees the White Rabbit
Alice in Wonderland Series
Watercolour on Paper
The Frog Footman
Alice in Wonderland Series
Watercolour on Paper
You are old, Father William
Alice in Wonderland Series
Watercolour on Paper
I am currently working on illustrations of Alice in Wonderland - one of my favourite books. So far there are six images, three of which are shown here and I am currently working on the Mad Tea Party with more images to follow for the 2017 show.
Detail from Desert Blooms
Acrylic on Canvas
Here She Comes
Acrylic on Canvas
This painting was inspired by the 'Obby 'Oss (Hobby Horse) May Day celebrations in UK. Here the Teaser is a Hare.
Fools in the Wood
Watercolour on Paper
The Owl Service
Watercolour on Paper
This painting was inspired by Alan Garner's classic book The Owl Service which is based around The Mabinogion. Such a compelling read I missed my train stop and had to walk home in the dark.
Crowned by the Heron King
Watercolour on Paper
This painting was inspired by listening to way too much Califone, particularly Heron King Blues.
L'elephant
Watercolour on Paper
On my Way
Watercolour on Paper
This is a rite of passage painting and marks my departure from a job I really didn't like. It's part of a sequence inspired by the Mithila Painters of India.
Dancing in my Garden
Watercolour on Paper
Wedding Bread
Acrylic on Canvas .
Gift
Linocut
St Ives
Linocut
I like my linocuts primitive and chunky and St Ives, Cornwall is my favourite place in the UK.
I Opened a Door
Acrylic on Canvas
The Dutch House, Topsham
Watercolour on Paper
Esther's Hare
Pencil on Paper
King Hare with his Holly Crown
Watercolour on Paper
Soul House
Acrylic on Canvas
Figs and Lemons
Acrylic on Canvas
Guardians
Acrylic on Canvas
Man listening to a flower
Pencil on Paper
The King of Midwinter
Watercolour on Paper
Partridge in a Pear Tree
Watercolour on Paper