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I make mostly paintings, both small and large in scale using the materials from Japan and China, that is the carbon inks, organic and mineral paints and absorbent papers. Emphasis is on the handling of the brush for "the brush will dance and the ink will sing" .
A lot of looking; a lot of time; and devotion.
Artist with graphics and typography background working with watercolour and inks in the tradition of the Shijo School of Kyoto, Japan.
Often give workshops to teach the techniques. Often put work out in exhibitions. Often take commissions.
Graduated with Honours in Fine Art (typography and graphic communication) Reading University
Worked as a graphic artist in London before travelling overland to Japan where I studied calligraphy and the history of colour (Kyoto Bidai) and sumi-e under the master Mushin (Shijo Maruyama School)
Freelance book design and illustration
Recent exhibition include MIBI at the Ice House Gallery, Kensington, and the Eden Valley Artistic Network
MIBI at the Ice House Gallery, Kensington (together with ceramicist Bridget Drakeford)
Eden Valley Artistic Network (members exhibitions throughout the year)
Talkin Tarn Alex Boathouse Gallery
Netherby Hall, Cumbria Absolute Classics with pianist Noriko Ogawa
Upfront Gallery, Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith www.up-front.com
