From an early age I enjoyed painting and went onto take a one year art foundation course at Burton Technical College followed by a degree at U.C.E., Birmingham specialising in illustration. After pursuing a career as a freelance illustrator I secured the job of graphic designer / web site co-ordinator at the Bass Museum. This propelled me forward into setting up my own business called ‘Dream-web’ - producing web sites, graphic design and illustration. In 2005 my wife and I opened ‘Crafty Creations’, an art and craft shop, in Swadlincote where I continue to enjoy painting and creating works of art on commission or for sale.