Acrylic on canvas. Old Pendle, Majestic Sublime With Billy A True Friend of Mine. 2010.

This painting shows my border collie Bill sitting in quiet contemplation next to the scout tower on Pendle Hill. I created this to keep as a memory of my best friend.

Acylic on Board. The Church Cat. 2011

This painting was totally inspired by Mosignor John Chaloner the talented parish priest at St Huberts Church, Dunsop Bridge. Father John is a modern day Saint Francis and he has used his love of animals ( especially cats ) to write several amazing books. The books are actually dictated by the cats and Father John acted as scripe and illustrator. The books have a spirtual message, are very funny and in my opinion are well worth a read. This painting shows the present church cat George reclining in a fruit bowl.

Zen

This acrylic painting shows Zen asleep on a pair of walking boots after a good days hike.

Wolfman

In 2009 I visited Sean Ellis and his partner Helen in Devon. If you watched the recent documentary you will know all about their work trying to protect the wolves. I made this small acrylic to record the visit and to capture Sean’s unique way of working with the animals.

"Zante Cat"

Zante Cat is a watercolour painted on the Greek Island of Zante during a short break there in 2007.

Bowland Stag

Bowland Stag. Medium: Pencil. One of my favorite animals is the deer. I feel that stags in particular have a special majesty and power. They are truly the kings of the forest.

Bramble

This is a small watercolour of a Spaniel dog. I find the breed really friendly and nice mostly and they were some of the first dogs that I really came into contact with as a teenager.

Gentle Doe

In American Indian folk lore the deer means gentle. I think this pencil sketch captures some of that character in these amazing animals.