I am a largely self taught artist although I did art lessons through secondary school (thick paint, thicker brushes and blotting paper) and managed to pass an examination. I paint water colours and acrylics but my real joy is pencil drawing. Being able to see a spark of life in a drawing is a truly magnificent feeling. I retired a few years ago after a working life in the IT industry, since then I have undertaken some of the art projects I never found time for while working. For some years I have exhibited at the Denmead Art Show in Hampshire. As I now find...more
