Born in Dorset, England, June 1987, I grew up in a rural area in the North of the county. I developed a great love for nature at a young age, often found lost in the details, patterns and textures of the world around me. I always loved to draw and for the most part I am self taught, I enjoy studying the masters, old and new, Andrew Wyeth is among some of my favorite contemporary realist artists. I take a lot of inspiration from film, photography and physical theatre, a great admirer of the works of Tarkovsky, Diane Arbus, Sally Mann, and Pina Bausch. Drawing on my gathered passions I am working to bring life to the canvas, exploring the inner and external narratives of my own world and that of those I hold close. I am quite playful by nature, though I have a tendency to be drawn to the darker side of humour, you will find where I play is often among the shadows. At present I am busy building a catalogue of works with a view to exhibit some time in 2016, normally I would still be open to commissions but in an effort to build a more solid vision of myself and my paintings I will not be taking on any more until I feel I have achieved this. Some works and studies will be for sale in the meantime but I will be holding back many for the opportunity of exhibition.