Roger Holmes

I have painted most of my life whenever I could find the time which is not always easy thanks to the pressures of earning a living. Now that I am in my 50's the urge to paint is stronger then ever and I would like to turn painting into my full time occupation instead of designing websites which I have been doing since 1993. Previously I was a signwriter.

I am a self taught artist and have evolved my own techniques and style by experimenting with different media, including: Oil's, Acrylics, Pastels, Pencils and more recently, Watercolour which has become my one of my favorite medium as it allows me to work fast and loose.

My Mum wanted me to go to the Slade Academy in London, My dad wanted me to join him in the Shipping Industry which is what I ended up doing in Italy.
While in Italy, I was fortunate enough to be able to go to Life drawing classes under Professore Liberti of Genova University.
Apart from that, I am self taught which I do not consider a disadvantage as my work is a natural evolution.