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I
was born in Bristol in 1977, and grew up in the nearby
town of Thornbury. I now live in Manchester, where I work as an
artist and
writer. Originally,
I came to Manchester to study English literature, and a lot of the
inspiration
for my artwork comes from literary sources, such as Shakespeare, the
Bible
and various legends and mythologies. I am also inspired by the
stylised
but organic forms found in gothic architecture, Art Nouveau and celtic
design.
Although I often describe myself as a fantasy artist, my work
isn't meant
to provide an escape route from the real world. Fantasy can be a
way of
commenting on reality...it can even shape reality. (I'm tempted
to get a
bit metaphysical at this point, but I'll resist.) Most often I
work with
acrylics, generally using translucent glazes in layers. This
allows me to
build up my paintings gradually, making constant revisions, and also
gives
greater depth to the final image. Recently I have been doing more
illustration, for which I like to use a combination of prismacolor
markers and pencil crayons. I have taken part in exhibitions at
various locations in Manchester, as well as Stockport Art Gallery and
the Avram Eisen Picture This Gallery in Chicago. My originals,
prints and other merchandise are available through a variety of
outlets, both off and online. |
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