My love of art developed when I was 16 and I produced my first oil painting ,with an international theme

(of an old English village)

I was encouraged to develop my interest in painting and enrolled in a correspondence course started by

Norman Rockwell and two others...

My first trip abroad, (in 1961), was with my Grandfather to his home country of England. I was introduced to delights of “The Old World” , the magnificent cathedrals , the castles,  Paris, and the ART.. .there was no turning back,

I was inspired!

In Farmington , Connecticut  I lived with my Grandfather for a time at HIll-Stead

https://hillstead.org/collections/

At that time, I was able to be on my own with the likes of Cassatt,Degas, Monet and Whistler, to name but a few.

How could I not be inspired?!

I applied for and received a scholarship to study atThe Heatherley School of Fine Art in London

https://www.heatherleys.org/about-us-2/a-brief-history/

and in1963 set out on the high seas aboard the “Queen Elizabeth”.                                               

I now have an international following and am inclined to be quite traditional in my approach to art. I am especially fond of the Northern

Renaissance painters, such as Rembrandt and Vermeer.

To create a sense of history and even mystery in my work is a challenge

I am always eager to accept.