I studied illustration at Brighton and have been an illustrator ever since, now working from a small studio based in the north west of the uk. Until recently I also worked as a part time lecturer on the illustration degree courses at UCLAN and Coleg Menai. When not at the drawing board or Mac I have two young children who keep me busy!
Standing on the shoulders of giants has always been an education for me, influences come and go, although the following artists remain a constant inspiration: Brad Holland, Marshall Arisman, Ronald Searle, Ralph Steadman, Sue Coe, Edward Hopper, Peter Howson, Francis Bacon, Peter Blake, Paula Rego, Geroge Grosz, Vincent Van Gogh, to name but a few! Also, from a young age I enjoyed entering into a world of pure celluloid escapism. Movie influences have flowed into my work and the presence still remains. From extravagant 50’s B movie set pieces to cowboy gunfights to movie promotional posters, much has filtered through.
This web site displays a small showcase of completed artwork. Please fell free to contact me if you need to view further samples or discuss a specific illustration commission. Artwork can be supplied in either digital or hand crafted formats. Both working methods can easily be accommodated.
Many thanks for taking the time to look through the site.
3X3 Illustration Annual Number 5: 2009
Silver Award: Association of Illustrators: Images 29: Editorial Section: 2005
Silver Award: Association of Illustrators: Images 26: Unpublished Section: 2002
Solo Exhibition: Artbank Gallery: 2000
Award of Excellence: Society of Newspaper Design Awards: 1999
Best use of Traditional Materials: Association of Illustrators: Images 22: 1997
Silver Award: BBC Design Awards: Royal Mail Greeting Stamps (set of 10): 1990
Best Newcomer Award: Association of Illustrators 1989
AOI Images: 14. 15. 17. 18. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.