Born and bred in North Wales, landscapes and the sea always had a great influence on him at home and abroad, and it still does. Works include landscapes and maritime subjects in oils and watercolour. He exhibited in local painting exhibitions whilst at school. He then studied Graphic Design at Manchester, DA(Manc), at this time he joined the royal Naval Reserves in Liverpool. He worked in advertising and publicity as a designer before taking a teaching job in Chester. He has exhibited at the Royal Cambrian Academy AR(Cam)A. He was appointed to West Sussex College of Art, later Northbrook College and transferred at this time to Sussex Division RNR. He continues to exhibit at the Armed Forces Art Society Exhibitions at the Mall Gallery, London.