Size approximately 60x45cm. Oil on Canvas

Even though I am predominantly a sculptor I do occasionally paint. My preferred medium is oils as this medium is quite forgiving and versatile. 

This painting is a reaction to the practice of colour application to create form, mood and depth by the use of rough brush marks, pallet knives and blending. Painting for the sake of painting - using this old, established and recognised form of practice will never go out of fashion, although 'invention' is quite hard to achieve as it has 'all been done before'. 

Size approximately 60x45cm. Hammerite on Canvas 

This detail of a painting is largely a reaction to the mannerisms of painting that emulate Pollock's dribble paintings but developed into a style that I could call my own. 

The choice of paint as the material and the method of painting produces quite intricate patterns and lots of detail. 

It is unlikely that I will paint like this again, making this and the next piece stand out on their own . 

Size approximately 60x45cm. Hammerite on Canvas 

The colours of a wasp make this image somewhat threatening to me and quite macho but the subtle lines as the paint moved across the canvas is enough to ride over that feeling and enjoy the swirling mass. The closer you look the more you see. 

Even the areas of the painting where the paint is nearly fully mixed are still interesting to look at and explore.