Seascapes, landscapes, Calmscapes and escapes: semi-realistic scenery that has a calming and hypnotic effect on the viewer. I create elements of mystery with ambiguous passages of texture and light.
Whilst I only ever create an original painting once, if you see something you like that is already sold, do contact me to discuss commissioning an original piece with a similar style and theme.
I’ve been working on a new body of work this summer (2019) which culminated in this semi-abstract seascape in acrylic on canvas with mixed media and found objects incorporated into the surface of the painting. Items such as nylon mesh bags and string, reminding us of how our food-packaging is impacting the health of the oceans on a daily basis. Coffee grounds, great for a natural fertiliser, as also creating texture in this coastal scene.
The entire surface of the painting has been sealed with acrylic medium.
Ready to hang without a frame for a contemporary look, with canvas sides painted ocean blue.
View this piece at the J/M Gallery in Portobello Road from 2 - 10 October, 2021
Acrylic on box canvas, 24" x 24". In the final selection exhibition of the SAA Artist of the Year 2018, (Winner of the Professional Waterscene, Boats or Seascape section).
Acrylic on box canvas, 16" x 20"
Acrylic on box canvas, 24" x 24". In a private collection in UK.
16” x 12” original acrylic on canvas.
Pre-selected for the Royal Society of Marine Artists Exhibition 2018.
Available at the New Art Gallery in
Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Acrylic on canvas, diptych, in a private collection in Jamaica.
Available from VIDA wearable art here.
Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 18". For sale as a print here. The original is in a private collection in London.
Acrylic on canvas, 23.5" x 16.5" A2. For sale here.
Mixed media on paper, 22" x 15". For sale here.
Acrylic on canvas, A2 (16.5" x 23.5").
In the final selection of the SAA Artist of the Year 2018, Landscape category. SOLD to a private collector in UK.
Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 18", For sale here.
Awarded "Highly Commended" in The Artist Magazine AOY17.
Acrylic on canvas, A2 size. Collection of the artist.
Acrylic on canvas, 20" x 16". Original available for sale here. Also as a VIDA scarf here.
Mixed media on paper, 12" x 18", in a private collection in NZ.
Mixed media on paper, 22" x 15". SOLD to a collector in Philadelphia, USA.
20” x 16” original acrylic on canvas
SOLD to a private collector in Chelmsford, UK
The originals in this gallery collection have been inspired by my experiences diving Jamaica's coral reefs.
This statement piece (125 cm sq) is inspired by a beautiful crevice along the North Coast of Jamaica where these Black Bar Soldierfish play. The painting was created with texture and found plastics, to raise money for the White River Fish Sanctuary, in collaboration with the Jamaica Inn Foundation. Read more about it in Artists’ & Illustrators Magazine, February 2023 edition, or go here for the full story.
Acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20". DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year 2018 Finalist. (see exhibition details here) SOLD (In a private collection in Germany).
Mixed media on paper, 22" x 15".
Read the inspiration behind this piece here.
Original is in a private collection in the UK, prints available.
Acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20", available for sale.
Acylic on box canvas, 12" x 16". In a private collection in the UK.
Help the turtles and buy a print here.
Acrylic on box canvas, 8" x 10". Original SOLD. Available here as a card.
Acrylic on box canvas, 20" x 8".
Original available.
Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 18". Available for sale.
Acrylic on box canvas, 24" x 12".
Original available.
Acrylic on box canvas, 16" x 12". In a private collection in Jamaica.
Prints available.
12” x 18” watercolour on paper
This underwater reef scene, in pure watercolour, captures some of the corals and invertebrate life which are threatened by the rising sea temperatures currently experienced during the summers, resulting from global warming.
12” x 18” watercolour on paper
Some of my favourite fish species seen regularly on the shallow reefs in the Caribbean, painted in Daniel Smith paints, featuring semi-precious stones in their pigments. These give a subtle shimmer to the painting surface. Read my article published in Paint Magazine, July 2018, entitled ‘In Deep’ here.
12” x 16” original acrylic on canvas
Pre-selected for the Royal Society of Marine Artists’ Exhibition 2018.
It is currently for sale through the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation website, having been selected for their online exhibition portion of this year’s Wildlife Artist of the Year 2019.
100cm x 100cm Acrylic on box canvas.
“THE PIC OF THE FISH MAKES THEM LOOK AS THOUGH THEY ARE MOVING - NEVER SEEN THIS ON A PIC BEFORE” - Carole Railton, Photographer.
RSPB Rainham Marshes has inspired a body of work where I have tried to capture the otherworldly feeling of being out in the marshes with the water, sky and birds - timeless and disconnected.
Whilst I only ever create an original painting once, if you see something you like that is already sold, do contact me to discuss commissioning an original piece with a similar style and theme.
Mixed media on paper, 22" x 15".
Finalist in the Artists' & Illustrators Artist of the Year 2017.
SOLD to a collector in Philadelphia, USA.
Watercolour on paper, 22" x 15". Available for sale, framed.
Chosen for the Beecroft Essex Open Exhibition 2017.
See this painting at the Espacio Gallery in April '18 - details here!
Mixed media on paper, 22" x 15"
See this painting at the Newart Gallery in Alfriston this summer (2019).
Mixed media on paper, 18" x 18".
Acrylic on box canvas, 12" x 12"
Acrylic on box canvas, 12" x 12"
Acrylic on board, 8" x 10". Available for sale, framed.
Acrylic on board, 12" x 9", framed in white.
SOLD to a collector in Burnham-on-Crouch.
Acrylic on box canvas, 16" x 20"
Acrylic on box canvas, 12" x 12"
Portraits of interesting faces and venerable characters to be found in every little corner of the Caribbean, and the UK. For information on commissioning a portrait, click here.
I painted this contemporary portrait of Sir David Attenborough using only blue and green paint, as a challenge, to represent the precious blue-green world that he has spent a lifetime championing.
I’m making prints available (with his kind permission) to benefit a local wildlife charity here in Jamaica, that houses, feeds and cares for rescued parrots from the illegal pet trade. All wild parrots in Jamaica are protected species and when they are taken from the nests too young, they cannot feed themselves in the wild. Wendy Lee, environmental scientist and photographer, has dedicated a lifetime to this task at her Seven Oaks Sanctuary for Wildlife in Runaway Bay, Jamaica.
Open Edition and Limited Edition prints are available on this website in the Shop and 50% of all proceeds will go to the Sanctuary.
Portrait of my friend’s son, at age 17, a little insecure about who he is and where he’s going (before he became a world traveller!). Completed in a contemporary blocky acrylic style. In a private collection in Jamaica.
Message me about having portraits of your family painted:).
Watch and see how this lovely young man emerges from shapes and colours in this blocky acrylic style.
Acrylic on box canvas, 16" x 12". In a private collection in Jamaica.
Acrylic on canvas, 16" x 12:, in a private collection in Jamaica.
This colourful, contemporary blocky style completely suits the personality of Mr Dreamcather and his magical surroundings! One of my iconic characters in the Caribbean Faces Collection.
SOLD to a private collector in Jamaica.
Acrylic on canvas, 20" x 16"
Commended in the SAA Professional Artist of the Year 2017, Portrait section. On exhibition at the SAA HQ all summer and then at the NEC, Birmingham, in November 2017.
Acrylic on box canvas, 16" x 12".
Animals can be such characters! Birds in acrylics allow for suggestion of movement and the shimmer of feathers, especially in groups. Playing with pattern and colour in blocky strokes gives a fun look.
Wildlife, animals and birds in acrylics.
Whilst I only ever create an original painting once, if you see something you like that is already sold, do contact me to discuss commissioning an original piece with a similar style and theme.
Acrylic on canvas, 20" x 16"
Winner of the SAA Professional Artist of the Year 2016 - Animal and Wildlife section
Acrylic on box canvas, 24" x 24"
SAA Artist of the Year 2018, Winner of the Waterscapes category.
12” x 16” original acrylic on canvas, painted, with kind permission, from a reference photo by Marie Antoniou.
Pre-selected for the Royal Society of Marine Artists Exhibition 2018.
Currently available through the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation website as a part of their 2019 Online selection for Wildlife Artist of the Year 2019.
Acrylic on box canvas, 12" x 32"
In the final selection of the SAA Artist of the Year 2018 exhibition: Winner of the Professional Animal and Wildlife section. This painting is available for sale.
Acrylic on box canvas, 16" x 20".
Watercolour and acrylic on paper, 15" x 22". Available for sale.
Acrylic on canvas, A2 (16.5" x 23.5").
Acrylic on canvas,
Little acrylic on box canvas of a baby elephant and her mother emerging from the trees. Painted in a blocky style on a box canvas and (with permission) from a reference photo by Francis Gretton
Original painting is SOLD.
Prints available.
Acrylic on canvas, 20" x 16". In a private collection in UK. Available here as a print or card.
Acrylic on box canvas, 8" x 20". SOLD to a collector in Essex.
Acrylic on canvas, 16" x 12", SOLD to a collector in Essex, UK.
Acrylic on canvas, 12" x 16". SOLD to a collector in Mexico.
Original paintings of flowers and plants, tropical, English, Caribbean, tumbling gardens, lush, vibrant growth in watercolours, mixed media, or acrylic.
Whilst I only ever create an original painting once, if you see something you like that is already sold, do contact me to discuss commissioning an original piece with a similar style and theme.
Watercolour & mixed media on paper, 12" x 16". Available or sale here.
Watercolour and mixed media on paper, 22" x 15". Available for sale. Also on a VIDA scarf and homeware here.
Watercolour on paper, 15" x 11". Original for sale. Also available on VIDA homeware here.
Watercolour on paper, 22" x 15". Available for sale here.
Original watercolour on paper. 22” x 15”
SOLD to a collector in Jamaica.
Acrylic on box canvas, 20" x 39". SOLD to a private UK collector.
Examples of portraits, commissions undertaken in acrylic on canvas or watercolour on paper. For more information, click here.
Acrylic on canvas, 20" x 16"
Awarded "Commended" in the SAA Professional Artist of the Year 2017 - Portrait Section. On display at SAA HQ in Newark all summer and then at NEC, Birmingham in November 2017.
Commissioned portrait in watercolour on paper, in a private collection in Jamaica.
Commissioned portrait in watercolour on paper, 18" x 24". In a private collection in Jamaica.
Proud to be in such esteemed company in judging the Chelmsford Portrait Competition 2018.
Vanish, the Cat is a children’s book by author, Martin Orrell, that I’ve been illustrating this year. It will delight children, (pre-readers, young readers), grand-parents and cat-lovers of all ages.
Please enjoy the intro video and some of the images from the book in this gallery.
To buy the books and prints (open and limited editions) go HERE to the Shop.
I’ve illustrated a funny book by Martin Orrell, called ‘Vanish, the Cat’.
Here’s a cute little video that explains how our Kickstarter Campaign for our book ‘Vanish the Cat’ came about.
(Thanks to JOSM Productions for the video.)
Our Kickstarter Campaign was a success and we raised the money to get the book printed. We chose Ashley House Printing Company, in Exeter, with sustainable processes and vegan inks.
Huge thanks to all those who supported us through KS and we hope you are now all enjoying your books.
If you’d like to buy one of our remaining First Editions of ‘Vanish, the Cat’, follow this LINK TO MY SHOP and choose one book or a bundle of three, or the prints. At the moment we ar only set up to ship to the UK. If you would like books shipped else where, please drop me an email here to request a shipping quote.
Feedback from early supporters who have received the physical book:
- ‘Drawings delicious, delectable and delightful. And a great story! You should both be very proud.’
Felicity x
- ‘Mine has arrived!! It’s beautiful!! Such a wonderful book and a great achievement - congratulations!’
Deborah
Here is the title page image of Vanish, as he is introduced to the readers.
You can purchase this image as a print 205 x 205mm square (8” sq) on fine art watercolour paper. Find it in the Shop here.
Here’s a double page spread image from the book, Vanish, the Cat, showing the frogs ‘piping out their toad tune’, in a moody scene when Vanish has gone missing, (as is his wont).
This image is available as a Limited Edition Print, series of 25. Available here.
Here’s another of my favourite scenes - a double page spread painting of Vanish’s wild habitat. No wonder Vanish likes to disappear, when there is so much to explore!
This image is available as a limited edition, series of only 25. Available here.
One of my favourite paintings is the bed in the stars, which invites us to go on a magical dreamy interlude before the action resumes the next day. It was lots of fun to paint.
You can buy a print of this here.
Vanish is disappearing down out of the tree and up to no good!
You can buy this image as a small print, here.
Do you like Vanish in his ‘magical, talking cat’ dress?
You can buy this small print here.
Vanish doesn’t expect much as a good pet, does he?
‘Daily fish, a little cream…’
You can buy this as a small print here.
Vanish, the Cat now has a Calendar out for 2023!
Priced to include UK shipping (printed locally to avoid shipping miles).
Order here in the SHOP
