Portfolio
Portraits. An affordable, timeless, enduring keepsake.
Most of my private commissions are seen only in the owners homes and as they are not widely known you wouldn’t know if I’ve captured them or not. So amongst these examples of my work there are quite a few faces that you will recognise and form your own opinion.
Whether people or pets I aim to capture the essence as well as a likeness.
HM The Queen
I received a commission by Cunard to paint a portrait of Her Majesty the Queen. I was so pleased the photos Cunard provided were taken outdoors giving such a sunny and spontaneous feeling. The next three and a half months spent in my studio capturing this image was one of the happiest experiences of my life. The painting is now sailing around the world in the Grand Lobby of Cunard’s flagship The Queen Mary II.
70x90cm Oil on Canvas
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh | Oil on Canvas 50x60cm
Commissioned and auctioned in aid of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. A limited edition of 100 prints signed and numbered were created for auction in aid of the DofE charity.
Jago | Oil on Canvas 30x40cm
Barack Obama | Oil on Canvas 30x40cm
I was inspired to paint Obama after seeing the intense and angry but determined expression on his face after the tragic mass shooting at a school in Sandy Hook Connecticut in 2012.
He called it the worst day of his Presidency.
POA
Maggie Thatcher... Queen of Hearts or Ace of Spades | Oil on Canvas 25x35cm
Exhibited and sold at a Chelsea Arts Club group show.
Boris Johnson | Oil on Canvas 45x60cm
Painted when Boris was Mayor of London. Boris was unable to sit still. I had to use photographs in the end but he was very pleased when the painting was auctioned in aid of the Mayor’s Fund for London.
Robert Bell | Oil on Canvas 40x50cm April 2022
Commissioned by the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, this portrait of former CEO Robert Bell, was unveiled in the state-of-the-art multi million pound Imaging Centre which he was instrumental in creating.
The Author | Oil on Canvas 30x40cm
Secretly commissioned for a significant birthday by his wife. And the band played on…
Keith | Oil on Canvas 30x40cm
A keen sitter who enjoyed the process after his wife had commissioned portrait.
The Brewer | Oil on Canvas 20x30cm
Exhibited at the Chelsea Arts Club Summer 2023 by kind permission of the sitter and his wife.
Nicholas Curtis | Oil on Canvas 35x45cm
In the California sunshine. His Grandfather would be proud.
The Judge | Oil on Canvas 40x50cm
I enjoyed using a deep strong red colour for the robes and the wig was an exercise in patience.
Ken Howard RA | Oil on Canvas 40x50cm
I was honoured to visit Ken’s studio for a photographic sitting. Use of light in his paintings inspired me in mine.
Donated to his widow Dora.
John Hurt | Oil on Canvas 20x20cm
John was also member of the Royal Academy Schools fund raising committee and I was asked to do this small portrait of him to auction in aid of the schools.
Robin Esser | Oil on Canvas 20x35cm
Robin was a joy to paint. A face that tells so many stories. A life well lived and loved.
James | Oil on Canvas 25x40cm
First in my series of paintings inspired by Rembrandt’s self portraits. I have included the upturned collar of Rembrandt’s leather jacket which he wore in many of his self portraits. The dark colours and dramatic lighting felt like painting in candlelight.
Simon Cowell | CARANd’ACHE Pencil on 210gm Cotton Rag handmade paper from South India. Size A3
I was pleased to be asked donate a work of mine to be auctioned for Simon’s charity ‘Together for Short Lives’. And even more pleased when Simon was the top bidder. He requested a pencil sketch which I was delighted to do. He sat for me in my studio and I later painted him in oils.
Rachel | Oil on Board
Rachel in the sunshine looking after her beautiful horses.
Navajo Indian Chief Frank Yellowhorse | Oil on Canvas 50x50cm
We came across Chief Yellowhorse at his trading post on Route 66 somewhere on the border of Nevada. He was the only person in the showroom that was packed with silver jewelry, knives, Navajo rugs and clothing. The minute I saw him I knew I wanted to paint his portrait. We have discovered that Frank Yellowhorse is a very highly regarded silversmith.
The portrait remains in our collection but limited edition prints are available.
Brother and Sister | Oil on Canvas 50x40cm
A proud father aided by his children found a perfect surprise present for Mum.
Sitting Comfortably | Oil on Linen Canvas 8”x12”
The subject’s wife was the highest bidder at a Make a Wish Foundation auction conducted by Lord Archer.
Chelsea Sisters 1926-2014 | Oil on Canvas 100x120cm
I was commissioned to paint Sophie and Imogen posed as their Great Aunts were in a portrait painted in 1926. I included the original image within this work to show the passage of time through colour and style.
Sir Ken Dodd
Presented to Sir Ken and Lady Dodd shortly before his very sad demise. I am proud to have received one of his tickling sticks in return.
20x20cm Oil on Canvas
