Gerald is self-taught and his work is traditional in style. Gerald first found critical acclaim when he was awarded 'Best Painting' at the 2004 Eastern Open. This achievement was quickly followed when he won the award for 'Most Popular Picture' at the 2005 Eastern Open. In 2010, Gerald also won the 'Most Popular Painting' award at the South Holland Open Arts Competition, an award voted for by the visiting public. Professor Graham Crowley, Professor of Painting, Royal College of Art, London (1998-2006) wrote of his work:-