About me

How I came to painting.

I left my long-held position as an IT developer and project manager to set up a business in art photography, which was modestly successful. I discovered painting while taking an introductory course in drawing and painting—a course I had joined to enrich my visual experience.

Painting struck me immediately as a very powerful and personal means of visual expression and I was stimulated to transfer all my energy into this medium.

Learning to paint.

In the beginning, I educated myself by painting and reading numerous books on painting. At first I painted in acrylics, and then mostly in oils. My new found passion spurred me to learn fast and after a couple of years I was able to paint with some confidence and sensitivity. Each painting I created allowed me to grow and I intended my painting to be a never ending progression.

Painting style and subjects.

I have been influenced by impressionist painters. I like painting street scenes but also paint landscapes and portraits.

What I have done so far

I completed around 120 paintings from 2007 until 2014 of which I sold a good number. Some were gifted to friends and family.

However, I stopped painting for ten years for reasons that remain unclear to me.

I am now beginning to paint again hoping the passion will be reignited.