Blog

It is very tempting to let the images speak for themselves and of course ultimately they must. Nonetheless this blog enables me to explain something about how, why, when and where my work is made.  It is a place where I can share parts of my working day, the progress of a painting or etching and where my work is to be exhibited.

Painting

Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp

An evening of musicians for musicians

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Exhibitions

Exhibiting at The Barbican!

British Blues Exhibition-check it out at the Barbican Centre!

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Painting

Commissions…a brief how and why.

I’m always happy to discuss ideas for commission…just get in touch.

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Landscape

Art Classes at Fusion!

Art classes take place every Thursday morning between 10am and 12 noon (school-term time only) at: The Fusion Centre, 2-10 Connaught Square (off Eldon Street), Tonge Moor, Bolton BL2 2JA All abilities are catered for from complete beginners to experienced artists. Painting and drawing along with printmaking techniques are developed in a friendly and very […]

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Painting

Kris Barras Band

I used a new glaze mix on this painting but I won’t be using it again as I have had to wait 3-4 weeks for it to dry before applying today’s glazes! Today’s session found me experimenting with a “fast drying” glaze medium….time will tell if it will become my favourite. It surely cannot be […]

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Landscape

Smithills Christmas Market 2021 art raffle

..you got to be in it to win it!

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