Alan was educated at university in Plymouth and Goldsmith’s College London, fostering a lifelong interest in the Arts and Humanities. As a teacher for many years, he also continued to develop his painting and drawing skills. Alan has adopted painting as his sole occupation, where he now regularly exhibits his work throughout the United Kingdom, which have recently included exhibitions at the Royal Academy, the Royal West of England Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists. He is an academician with the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Art (SWAc).
The essence of Alan’s work attempts to convey a spirit of place, from atmospheric scenery to reflective interiors. The wild moor and dramatic coastline reveal an alternative to the constant buzz and connectivity of modern life. His contemplative work closer to home, provides a metaphor for a deeper understanding of where he lives.
Alan’s home village backs onto Dartmoor and he is within easy reach of the sea.
