This man was a talented musician and composer of mixed race background. He was named after the famous poet and lived from 1875-1912. In my picture I’ve tried to recreate what could have been his workspace and the various still life details allude to aspects of his life.

This portrait of the Jazz musician was made to be used for the cover of Dermot’s latest album.

A recent self portrait.

Hand painted T shirt of the late great I Roy, a DJ from the golden age of reggae.

From left to right Tsunesaburo Makiguchi 1871-1944, Daisaku Ikeda born 1928 and Josei Toda 1900-1958 – the mentors of Kosenrufu.

Two paintings of the same subject showing how the use of ground colours effects a painting.

  I’ve recently had this painting re-photographed. It was largely painted from life when I was staying in Kilcommon high up in the Silver Mountains in Co. Tipperary. A local publican called TJ stands behind the bar with his arms folded. On the counter is a fresh pulled pint of Guinness. TJ and I became friendly […]

This painting was commissioned by Miss Cookie Jane a noted hostess who lives and works in Fitzrovia. She is seen here with her chihuahua Tequila peeping out from behind her dress.

This portrait was painted from like in five sittings. It has an ambiguous quality that I like. Cynthia’s shawl could easily be a blanket and red and blue are the colours associated with the Madonna. According to the bible the Holy Family became refugees on at least two occasions fleeing from the wrath of an authoritarian […]