Artists

Although I’ve done a variety of artistic things all of my life – crafts, designing posters, pottery – it was only recently and rather late in life that I felt I could actually call myself ‘an artist’. I use pastels,…

I was all set to study Art and Drama at Cheltenham University (having studied both at A level) but fate changed my path. I became a Signwriter – self taught and self-employed – as part of the Princes Trust and…

The first art prize I won was at primary school. It was a book called ‘Sketching Out of Doors’ by Leonard Richmond. It’s the only prize I’ve ever won. It’s something I still enjoy doing today! Usually when I’m settled…

I began painting with oils as a self-taught artist in my late teens, and then honed my drawing skills while reading Zoology in 1967 – 70, having to produce very accurate drawings of specimens and dissections. My satisfaction in this…

I am from a family of artists originating in the far west of Cornwall. I lived in Tavistock for many years and, although I still work there, I now live in Plymouth. I’m inspired by the land and seascapes around…

I have to admit right away that I am definitely not in the first flush of youth! But right from my earliest years I always loved painting, drawing and doing anything arty-crafty that I could find, even though no-one else…