I am a landscape and figure painter who works in oils. My subject matter is essentially the Pennine landscape centred in and around the village of Delph in Saddleworth. It is an area of undulating landscape which appeals to my interest in form.I am interested in the nature of landscape; its sense of permanence but seen under a fleeting light. My aim is to make a personal visual record of the village of Delph and the surrounding landscape before the character of the area is spoiled by development.
I also like painting the clothed figure and this can include crowd, group or single figure subjects based on the social and working life of the village. Based upon observation my technique is that of using incisive but vigorous brush-line drawing over flatly applied areas of colour. It is an investigative technique where close study of the subject and personal expression become integral. It is as insistent as well as naturally based technique which has been developed to pin down my particular interest in light, form, space and movement whilst retaining life within the point.
All is intended to be enveloped within an aesthetic as well as meaningful whole which strives to speak for itself.