Exhibitions

At the beginning of 2026, I began to work on what has become my most ambitious show to date – Portals, which will run from the 18th of July until the 4th of October 2026.

The landscape of The Lake District is, for me, one of inimitable beauty. It is timeless and gives so much pleasure to my eyes. I will always feel at home here and connected to somewhere that I am meant to be a part of. It also challenges and inspires my creative practice; I observe what is around me and communicate how I feel about it. The natural architecture of the rolling fells, bodies of water with their inlets and islands of trees, are all elements I gather to compose an emotional response to the drama of the weather.

The landscape and skies are always changing, they are always going to change, and the moments one experiences, however fleeting, are always unique. The memories one takes away from their experience of The Lakes, be it a memorable holiday or a life lived there, are equally meaningful. For me, Portals, communicates moments in time; a feeling of ‘being there’, through the media of charcoal and mixed media.

I’ve always been drawn to the unpredictable behaviour of light and cloud, which can be both subtle and extreme. From this, my imagination creates landscapes that I love to be a part of. I feel it has become almost natural over the past 15 years of my professional career to create an expressive, romantic and somewhat magical scene, evoking a sense of constant change within a single picture.

It is also very humbling to exhibit these highly personal pictures in such a prestigious location. Aligning the narrative of Portals to the influence of John Ruskin’s own desire to promote “truth to nature” has been a concept that has resonated with me throughout my career. His championing of the artist, JMW Turner, also my favourite artist, remains influential through the evolving depiction of atmosphere and form in my practice.”

All artworks exhibited, originals, prints and mugs, will be for sale. Please note, original work on display may be taken away on the day of purchase or remain on display until the end of the exhibition or a time suitable for you to collect it before this time. Please arrange with the Ruskin Museum the best way to facilitate your purchase.