I joined the Royal Navy at 17, then work and life in general took over and art took a bit of a back seat. I did the odd portrait, Kate Bush and Olivia Newton John for some shipmates, and painted a couple of murals, but didn't really get back in to it for over 30 years. During COVID lockdown I injured my foot and finally got round to start creating. I painted David Bowie in acrylics on canvas, something I'd never done before. That was it. I rediscovered my passion for art and got my mojo back. I'm now challenging myself, using mediums I'd never used before. Painting with acrylics, watercolours, mixed media and water mixable oils, and I’m loving it. 

I continue to challenge myself, learning more and more every time I put a pencil, brush or stick of charcoal in my hand. It's like having an old friend back in your life.