My appreciation of craftsmanship has led to a focus on capturing workers in action; farmers, fishmongers, blacksmiths and brewers have been known to feature in my works. Most recently I’ve embarked on a project to document Britain’s pubs through the medium of oil.
These paintings are distinctive and easily recognisable due to the textured surface. The paint is generously applied to the canvas resulting in wonderfully thick, textured paintings.
**2017** Highly Commended De Laszlo Medal for Excellence to be awarded to an artist under 35 for the best work from life **2017** Member of the Royal Society of British Artists **2016** Columbia Threadneedle Prize & Visitors Choice Award **2015** Jameson Work Bursary **2011** The Marianne VonWerther Memorial Award/Rome Scholarship **2010** Scholarship from the Royal Society of British Artists **2009** The Jack Petchy Award for contribution of art to London Borough of Barnet