Behind the Painting
The stories, inspiration and journey that shape each painting
Drought and The Rain Maker
The Rain Maker is the first painting of the new body of work that began in the summer of 2026, during a record-breaking drought in the UK.
Reading hands
Hands speak their own language - one that is honest, sophisticated and straightforward.
The instant just before you go
The moment when the decision has already been made somewhere further back than thought, and the body is only just starting to catch up.
The commission for Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship
In early 2026, I took on one of the most exciting commissions of my career so far - a painting for Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship.
The teapots that sang to me
Inspired by William Nicholson's The Silver Casket at the Pallant House gallery.