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Chinese Brush Painter

My interest in Oriental art began when I spent 2 years in Hong Kong in 1953, I had quite a collection of Chinese artefacts, but was unable to bring them back, being limited to the amount of luggage I was allowed to bring home, during my time in her Majesties Forces.

Many years later, I gained 'A' and 'O' levels in Western Art, and I was inspired to move back to my first love of the Chinese Art, which I don't think has ever left me.

The beautiful hand made paper, organic pigments and wonderful flexible brushes, all contribute to the sensuousness of the art form. The use of space is an essential element of the composition, allowing the viewers imagination to grow and move through the scene, this creates a sense of energy, yet still maintaining the feeling of serenity. It is a careful but relaxing work, but it does require a reasonable co-ordination of hand and eye. Once you appreciate this, you can come to terms with the spirit of the subject, and you really feel part of the scene.

I spent five years studying at Goole Collage, After gaining 3 credits at level one, in Chinese brush painting,

I visited China in 2002, on a six week cultural tour, visiting Chinese schools, teaching the children, also meeting and working with many professional artists, such as Zhang Yi Fan, and Yu Xi Ling. I have also studied in the following places, Beijing, Xian, and the Institute of traditional Chinese Painting, Research and Cultural tour, Zhong Shan cultural tour, and the Suzhon University Middle School. I have also studied under Mary Tang, Qu.Lei.Lei, kaili Fu & Chi Xial.

I am employed as a professional tutor for the Society of All Artists, and have taken on the role of South Yorkshire Regional Coordinator. I have considerable experience as a tutor of Chinese Brush Painting, at the following establishments.

I've also worked at York Museum, Derby University, Beetroot tree farm, and Horncastle College Lincs.

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WEA (Workers Education Association) Rotherham/Chesterfield/ Worksop

Rotherham Hospice

Rother Valley College of Art

Mansfield Museum and Library

Goole College Yorkshire

Aston Primary School

Higham Hall residential Collage (Cumbria)

Rufford Art Centre (Nottingham)

Saga Shipping Line

Tony Hogan Gallery (East Yorkshire)