Woburn Art Gallery

I am from a small village outside of Milton Keynes called Castlethorpe. From an early age I had a gift for drawing; this was my obsession growing up and my dream was to be as skilled as Leonardo Da Vinci. I'm proud to say I'm a self-taught artist; I learned from copying old master drawings and drawing from life. In 2021, when my daughter was born, I had a strong desire to be someone she could look up to. She gave me the courage to teach myself to paint. I did this the same way I learned to draw - by copying old master techniques, which is evident in my work. I use strong chiaroscuro and natural colours. My goal as a painter is to capture a sense of realism with a painterly touch.