Oil on canvas

I’ve been shortlisted for The Guardian’s ‘London Lives’ art competition, I’m in the top 200.

Unreal. I’m so proud! I found out on the 6th of August if I make the top 100.

I like this piece, it’s a little oil of Manchester Piccadilliy as if you’re walking down by the Central Library.

Not sure what i’ll call it yet.

i’ve done a few of these pieces, they’re basically abstract expressionism. and yeh, i know it’s been done before, but i do them when i can no longer re use an old canvas, so instead of throwing them, i paint over them and launch gloss, enamel and emulsions all over them. they’re also very theraputic to do. no brain power involved.

they’re really effective and eye catching. very hard to photograph though.

30″ x 20″

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manchester back st

This is another oil of Manchester. It’s a back street off Newton street where my sister and her bf live. I’ve not decided on a title yet. That’s the Arndale in the back drop.

Nice lights, great mood & feel to this piece.

Victoria Station, Manchester.

Another capture of Manchester life. Victoria station.

I like the light in this painting, especially the train track nearest to the people.

Not sure what to title it yet?

manchester, peter street blues

I’ve been on a mission to capture the heart of Manchester as I see it. You wouldn’t believe how hard it is to expand your style. I’m trying to adopt a more expressionist method but it doesn’t seem to be happening. However,  I am happy with the above piece..

Very cool. Reminds me of a marvel comic image from the 50′s.

ursula & the parrot

ursula andress the most quintessential bond girl.

this is something I painted from a book on ‘oceans’, I received for xmas. I had a big canvas and originally I painted it for myself. right now, i’m not sure what to do with it? i love it.

it’s a french island, in the channel islands. les ecrehous.

Small oil on Canvas

Wedding Present for my Step Sister. I captured this scene in Corsica, where this middle-aged couple were still wrapped up in each other. Romance lives on..

Small oil on canvas.