Though not a formally trained artist I have had an interest in art from childhood and have generally "learned by doing" over many years. Early retirement allowed me to build a large studio and develop my skills further, resulting in successful bi-annual one man exhibitions in the UK and later a period exhibiting in USA. I taught a range of students, from children to octogenarians, in most mediums for 14 years in my studio in Ruislip and demonstrated to Art Societies in the London area. I was also for many years the Chairman of Eastcote Art Society.
In 2018 I moved to Leighton Buzzard to be closer to my family, and for a while became the Chairman of Leighton Buzzard Art Society which is now one of the most successful and dynamic art society that I have been involved with.
I now only do a very small amount of one to one teaching but travel extensively, always carrying plein air painting materials.
I now have an extensive collection of sketchbooks from my world travels, which remain very precious to me.
My enthusiasm for art and particularly painting has never wained and I don't think it ever will. I love passing on this enthusiasm to others to encourage them to participate and enjoy the pleasures from art that I have.