Affordable Original Art, Bespoke Greeting Cards and Paintings

Biography

After the millennium I moved to S W France, Cathar country, where my desire to paint was re-awakened, since studying art at 'A' level (sometime in the late 1960s!). I joined a local art group and also went on as many art courses as I could find and afford.

I soon realised that being taught painting at school with gauche and poster paint was just a tiny drop in the ocean of techniques. As my knowledge of painting in different media developed, I realised I had a lot to learn (and I'm still learning). I now feel very comfortable with pencil, pen, oil, watercolour, pastel and photography depending on my mood and subject.

I was brought up in Devon and am a great lover of Dartmoor in all its various colours and temperaments, and I find that pastels really suit this kind of scenery for me, though I admire Widgery’s paintings with great awe.

My best memories of walking on the Moors hold me in good stead for painting scenes I remember most.

Moving to France, I was very impressed by the remains of Cathar castles, which complemented my fascination for Simon de Montfort. I took to painting these wonderful ruins, which remind me of the rugged tors of Dartmoor – except the sky in France is a pure cobalt blue for most of the time! 

Not only did I paint the Cathar Castles in watercolour, I learnt to scan my paintings and print them out on handmade paper from the Moulin de Brousses in the Montagne Noir. These I sell in local shops. In 2006 I moved to the Dordogne, and the vivid green scenery, acres of walnut trees and unique Perigordine buildings have brought me new challenges.

Apart from my eclectic interests mentioned, I have four wonderful grandchildren, and they have inspired me to paint for them, and create pictures I hope they will treasure forever, and may last longer than the latest ipod!!

Greeting Cards & Stationery

I create greeting cards  from a lot of my paintings,  please see the card portfolio and you will find a price list from which to order, If you would like other cards and don't see the design please contact me and I will see what I can do, as some of my pictures are more able to be copied than others.

I hope you enjoy my site, which shows a selection of affordable original art. I can design  and make bespoke cards, stationery, artwork, as well as oil paintings. Artwork can also be created with photographs (supplied by you or taken by me).