Sainte-Foy

This vibrant artwork depicts a typical building in the southern French town of Sainte Foy La Grande. It captures a compelling urban scene, showcasing a boldly coloured building under a deep blue sky. The structure features striking yellow and red hues, with sunlight dramatically highlighting its ornate architectural details and casting deep shadows. A figure, shielding her eyes with her hand stands poised on a small balcony, adding a sense of life and anticipation to the composition. The use of light and shadow creates an intriguing contrast, enhancing the three-dimensional feel of the building. The clear delineation between the illuminated facade and the shadowy background draws the viewer’s eye, emphasizing the intricate design of the windows and brickwork. This painting combines realism with an expressive colour palette, creating a vivid portrayal of rural french life that captures the viewer’s imagination and curiosity.

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I loved to draw and paint from a very early age. I was fascinated by the capability of artists to bring to life the world around them; to represent form, light and shade; to create three dimensions within two.

Simultaneously I was drawn to photography. From my earliest self-processed black and white prints to the sophistication of modern digital manipulation, I have always taken pictures.

In my professional life I established and ran successful creative businesses in London, Luxembourg, Malaga, Berlin and Sydney. I held senior roles in prominent design practices and advertising agencies, including the creative directorship of Europe's first online service.

More recently I taught design at universities and design schools in Sydney, Australia and Southern Spain with particular focus upon sustainable design thinking, human-centred design and developing successful design practice.

I began my career as a junior illustrator in London. It's therefore appropriate that with more time on my hands these days I should return to my first love.