derby, Derbyshire,
I am a prolific artist who works from The Garage Studio based in Derby, UK. I was born on the Isle o...
About the artist
Joined In 2010
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About the artist
Joined In 2010
(6 Followers)
I am a prolific artist who works from The Garage Studio based in Derby, UK. I was born on the Isle of Wight and spent most of my life working and travelling as a chef. Ten years ago I discovered I could paint and make unique and original art; semi abstract highly colourful large scale oil paintings became my trademark. From 2006-2009 I attended Derby University studying Fine Art and gain a 2:1 BaHons in Fine Art. Since then I have had various one man exhibitions and been part of many collective exhibitions, my work sells steadily around Derbyshire and I have gained many commissions providing original works to private homes. My objective for the future is to gain a wider audience and continue painting and developing as an artist. End of year update: This last year, 2013, I have been part of 1 public exhibition at banks Mill, Derby. I have had two solo exhibitions in Derby. Total sales have amounted to 15 paintings sold and one large commission completed and installed ( Private Buyer )So on reflection, fairly successful. Plans for 2014 include, An Open Studio Event at The Garage Studio, Derby, May 2014. A further commission for a private buyer, Fabric designs ( working with a local Dress Maker ) and Furniture designs ( A project wh...
BAhons 2:1 in Fine Art, University of Derby, 2006-2009.
2005-2006. Public one man exhibition Pizza Express, Buxton Derbyshire.
2006-2007, Collective exhibition, University of Derby, Derbyshire.
2007-2008, Collective exhibition, University of Derby, Derbyshire.
2009, Christian Aid Exhibition, Nottingham, UK.
2009, Collective exhibition, University of Derby, Derbyshire.
2009, Solo exhibition, The Brewhouse Gallery, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.
2010, Art in shop windows project, Derby city council, Victoria Street, Derby.
2010, Solo exhibition, The Big Blue Café, Saddler Gate, Derby.
2012,Garage Studio Derby opened in partnership with Tracey Stinchcombe. The Garage Studio is an open working studio that holds exhibitions and workshops.
2012, Collective exhibition, Banks mill, Derby.
2013, Collective exhibition, Artsmith Gallery, Derby.
2013, Collective Exhibition, Friar Gate Studios, Derby.
2013, Solo Exhibition, ArtsmithLive, Derby.
2013, Collective Exhibition, Banks Mill, Derby.
2013, Private Solo Exhibition (By invite only), Allestree, Derby.