Paul studied drawing and painting at Bournville School of Art, specialising in life drawing and history of art. He set out on a career within the printing industry, managing to combine this with an ever developing style of work in both fine art and illustration, selling and exhibiting his work at regular intervals.

It wasn't until the autumn of 1997 that he turned professional, dedicating for the first time all of his energy into his art. He held a major one-man retrosepective exhibition in the summer of 1998 entitled 'All in a life's work' which was a personal selection of paintings representing his artistic journey. This innovative exhibition also featured a live concert by the rock star Steve Harley, who has achieved major chart success, including the classic No. 1 'Make me smile (Come up and see me)'.

'I have always found inspiration through words and music and the creativity and poetic quality of Steve Harley's music has strongly influenced my artistic development. I was honoured and delighted that he chose to support my work'.

His paintings emerge from a world of imagination - a world of strange adventures and fantastic characters. These unique images are inspired by puppet theatre and are rich in pathos, humour and symbolism.

Paul has gained a reputation as a pastel specialist, although he likes to work in oils and other media. Fundamentally, he likes to see himself as a figurative artist and enjoy the challenge of a variety of subject matter, from classical nude studies to moody atmospheric landscapes. I am constantly pushing myself in new and exciting directions.

www.kingsgallery.co.uk - 9th September 2010