I paint old wooden working boats, which serve as both subject and motif, evoking a sense of attachment and nostalgia to coastal life over millennia.

I follow the traditions of still-life painting with a semi-abstract and minimalist sensibility, focusing on the placement and interplay of these old boat's shapes and forms.

The vistas of the North Norfolk coast where I live - sky, sea, dunes, salt marsh, inlets and beaches are governed by the tides and ever-changing light.

Working boats in particular, bobbing at anchor or beached high and dry on the sands, are a timeless element of this environment and man's connection with it - the essence of which I attempt to capture in my paintings.

I see myself not as a marine artist, but a creator of contemporary coastal art that conveys a connection with the sea and our maritime history.



It is always good to hear from galleries, collectors and existing or potential buyers. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

Studio visits are welcome by appointment. My studio is in the village of Hindringham, Norfolk, U.K.