A native of Suffolk, he has built a life around a deep engagement with visual form and color, shaping a practice that sits at the intersection of observation and imagination. Growing up amid the rolling light of the East Anglian coast, he developed a patient handwriting of line and texture, translating perception into tangible works. His approach favors careful materials, deliberate rhythm, and a quiet attentiveness to mood, with each piece inviting careful looking and personal resonance. Throughout his career, he has balanced studio time with communal participation, sharing process and method with peers and students alike. He continues to explore themes of place, memory, and the quiet power of iteration.