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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.