Artist Statement 2014
On the last day of 2013 (New Year's Eve), I had the privilege of walking up Scarfell Pike in the Lake District with a few close friends and one of my sons. It was visually an awe-inspiring experience. Against the drama of Scarfell itself there was the visual contrast of mist, storm clouds and patches of golden winter light breaking through. I had to paint the scene!

We all need help and someone to turn to at certain times in our lives. These verses speak of the permanence of God as well as His power to help. My hope is that as you view these works and the 100 or so in the actual exhibition you will be reminded of that and feel a sense of peace, particularly if you face your own mountain to climb.

Artist Statement 2013
We all need a sense of light in our busy and often frenetic lives. The phrase 'light at the end of the tunnel' is a well-worn one. This verse from John's gospel tells of an eternal light, which brings hope. Whatever our situation in life, this light and hope can never be extinguished. I hope that as you view these works, you will feel a sense of 'light', a sense of help at hand and ultimately a sense of hope for the future.

Artist Statement 2012
Over the last year 'Reflections' has been a recurrent theme both creatively and spiritually. Within my work I have been 'reflecting' artistically by portraying the same view in different seasons and light. Painting reflections has been inspiring. it has also enabled me to pursue elements of mark making and abstraction in my work. spiritually, I have been reflecting on 'Grace' -- that is God's favour and kindness towards us, His acceptance of us and ultimately His desire to help us. I hope that in some small way these works reflect that grace. it is my intention that, as you view them, you will feel a sense of grace, a sense of help at hand and ultimately a sense of peace.

Artist Statement 2011
For most of us, life poses its fair share of challenges and difficulties. Some large and momentous, others small and faced on a daily basis. Globally, we have been through some difficult social, political and economic times. We are all in need of respite and restoration from time to time. These verses in Psalm 23 (below) were written by King David, himself no stranger to difficult situations. They convey a promise, by God, that He will "restore" us. This restoration is of our spiritual, mental and physical being. Perhaps it is also a restoration of our relationship with God. I hope that as you view the works of art in this exhibition, you will feel led by quiet waters and that you will receive restoration, respite, and ultimately a sense of peace in your life.

Artist Statement 2010
We all face choices on a daily basis. Some are small, others momentous
and life changing. Decision making is not always easy and we don't always get it right.
These verses from the book of Jeremiah are an encouragement to see choices,
and indeed life, as a positive thing. Jeremiah exhorts us to take time to stand and look to consider the good choices others have made and to lead our lives in a good way.
I take great encouragement from the promise that we will then find peace in our souls.
I hope that in viewing these works and the hundred or so in the exhibition, you will find peace as you face your own personal choices and decisions. As you stand at your own crossroadsmay you be inspired to look for and choose the good way.

Artist Statement 2009
In these times of fiscal and economic uncertainty it is good to reflect on those things that are of importance and permanence in ones life. For me, that has been my faith. More specifically I have found it valuable to reflect on God as a refuge and help in uncertain times. Psalm 46, around which this exhibition is based, seems to be written for our times. I hope that in viewing these paintings and the hundred or so in the exhibition, you will gain a sense of the peace that I derived from painting them.