I am originally from the UK and have been interested in art since I was a child but started taking lessons in watercolour painting in 1997 firstly in wildlife and then landscapes. I ventured into pastels briefly and then to oils just before coming to Dubai in December 2004. I then started creating abstract work in oils and began selling these in September 2005 at the ARTE Soukh (www.arte.ae). Having made a sale on my first appearance at the soukh I was encouraged to continue.

 

Getting more and more busy in 2006 I started working in acrylics to meet the demand and now work in both acrylic and oils to create abstract works that harmonise with the interiors of the new buildings going up in Dubai today. My work generally uses bold colours and contrasts to add a touch of colour to a room.

 

In 2007 myself and Carrie Wareham opened a studio in Barsha to enable us to have more space to paint and show our work. You can see more about this at our website www.BlackSheepArtStudio.com.

 

In addition to working on my own designs for individuals, I have provided paintings for a number of hotels in Dubai, including the upcoming Dubai Mall Hotel.