Artist, Member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Manchester Academician, Plein Air/Studio Painter in oils. Exhibited at RA, ROI, NEAC,RBA
Manchester
Joined September 2011
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‘Opening Night, Palace Theatre, Manchester’
11” x 14”
Oil on board
This is the first of my new Manchester paintings showing at the upcoming exhibition @ContemporarySix
FROM IMPRESSIONISM TO INDUSTRIALISM: VALETTE, LOWRY & BEYOND
19 MARCH - 23 APRIL 2026
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Red has been expressing love, power and danger for centuries. The story of how we've made and used red through the ages is fascinating - from cave pigments to your studio today. Full post on the blog 👇
What's your go-to red? ❤️
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His and hers
Oil on board 5” x 7”
Now available by clicking the link below.
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Bromley’s art have pulled it out of the bag and delivered my Ampersand boards. @BromleysArt
After the success of the January pint pot paintings I am going to continue to paint on the wonderful 7” x 5” @ampersand_art boards and will add works as and when to my website under the 7” x 5” oil paintings folder. Click below. 👇
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New Pint pot now available by clicking the link below.
‘Band of Brothers’
Oil on board
7” x 5”
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Oils reward patience & curiosity. Our beginner’s guide shares 6 tips to get started, whether you’re new or returning. What’s the first thing you try when painting with oils?
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Have you started a new sketchbook in 2026? For some it’s thrilling, for others intimidating. Be honest: does a fresh sketchbook make you excited 😍 or nervous 😬?
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Fabulous article in the @MENnewsdesk by @NealkeelingMEN on my Painting Pints Challenge for January. Click the link below. It’s in the premium section so you have to subscribe. It’s a quid for a month. 👍
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Latest Pint Pot added to the challenge. Check it out by clicking the link below.
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S M Kumar RSMA shares why watercolour keeps drawing him back: discipline, teaching, and curiosity. What medium do you never tire of returning to? Watch the full interview on our blog 👇
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