As an artist, it is the atmosphere and moods of the Welsh landscape that are my motivation and inspiration. It is that spontaneous moment that holds my attention that I aim to capture allowing the viewer to experience what initially inspired me. After studying Art to ‘A’ level, I continued to draw and paint in subsequent years, and currently teach Physical Education and Art at Llangatwg Community School, located at the base of the Vale of Neath. My paintings evoke the drama and intensity of the Welsh coastline to the subtle tones and values of the Vale of Neath. I feel a great affinity with the landscape of the Vale of Neath, sketching and painting the mountains, forests and fields for many years’ while the coastline of South, West and North Wales offer contrasting subject matter. Starting with sketches on location, the painting is completed in the studio, using the medium of oil paint. After initially creating the composition of the subject, palette knives and brushes are then used to blend, scrape back and make marks of varied thickness and application depicting textures, forms and atmosphere to create an impression of a specific time and place.