Eryn and me

A Brief Autobiography.

I was born 36 years ago in the North-East of England.

I live in Newcastle upon Tyne with my partner Sharyn and our 3 year old daughter Eryn.

I studied Graphic Design (Illustration) as an undergraduate and Fine Art (Painting) as a postgraduate.

I spend most of my time painting (many solo exhibitions) but also teach part-time at Cumbria College of Art & Design. I've also been known to make furniture and spend too long each day playing the guitar.

I think I was born a collector: records; books; art; guitars; and finally, objects and furniture from the Arts and Crafts movement.

I have too many interests and the days aren't long enough for me!

Here are ten of my heroes:

C.F.A. Voysey (architect)

Gwen John (painter)

Tom Phillips (Renaissance man)

Samuel Palmer (painter)

Powell and Pressburger (film makers)

Grant Hart and Bob Mould (musicians)

Isabelle Huppert (actress)

Barbara Kruger (artist)