I am a London based artist with a fascination for portraiture.
I draw inspiration from the Old Masters and from the fleeting sense by the Impressionists. Mannerism is my overarching favourite style for its universality and elegance, found throughout the centuries and in many movements, it leaves me captivated time and again.
My interest is picqued by what demonstrates genuine human expressions, up close or through gestures. I render my subjects with an atmosphere that alternates being subdued or brightly chromatic, with brushstrokes simultaneously broad and fine, brisk and sensitive.
Painting from life is my preference and oil is my medium of choice.
Education
2022 -current, Portraiture and Figure continuing education
The London Fine Arts Studio, Battersea London
2020-2024, Nick Bashall Studio
The London Sketch Club, Chelsea London
2017-2019, Diploma in Portraiture
The Heatherley School of Fine Arts, Chelsea London
Exhibitions
2024 Summer Exhibition,
Society of Fulham Artists and Potters, London
2023 Fall Exhibition,
Society of Fulham Artists and Potters, London
2023 Open Studio Exhibition,
The Heatherley School of Fine Arts
2023 Spring Exhibition,
Sands End Arts Center, London
2019 Fall Exhibition,
Society of Fulham Artists and Potters, London
2019 Group exhibition
Nick Bashall Studio, Chelsea London
2019 Diploma Exhibition,
The Heatherley School of Fine Arts
2018 Annual Exhibition,
The Heatherley School of Fine Arts
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