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 […]

  I’ve worked on this picture off and on over a period of years. Both the hands and the lily intrude into the space outside the picture plane. Making use of the space in front of the picture is something that I often do. I think it helps the viewer to engage with a portrait such […]

This painting  commissioned by a grieving daughter. She lost her mother and then two years later her baby daughter. In this sense the picture has a metaphysical aspect because neither of the two subjects have ever met in this world. It was put together using photographs supplied by Rosmond’s daughter. She asked me to paint […]

Pam Schneider is the well known proprietor of the First Edition restaurant in Canary Wharf. This painting depicts the restaurateur relaxing at home with a glass of champagne. Late last year (2013) the picture was restored and extended at the top. This was accomplished by taking the picture off its stretcher and sticking it to […]

Helen Crabtree – Oil on Canvas – 15″ x 19″ – 2011 A good friend of mine, sadly Helen passed away more than 5 years ago.

Jo and Sam – Oil on Canvas – 23″ x 31″ – 2011 I love this picture.