I have moved a full circle in my life to now work as an ‘artist.' It is my new ‘job’. I would like to show my efforts and tell a little about myself as knowledge can add interest.

When leaving Art School being an ’artist’, an illustrator or whatever was part of my thought process but who knew how?

Struggling with no money fate took a hand.

A job in advertising as a storyboard artist. They gave me a script, I drew a storyboard, they gave me a cheque. It seemed good to me.

It started an unexpected career in advertising.

I became successful and after a while felt to test myself I should move from London  to the then ‘Mecca’ of advertising… New York.

So my wife and I got on a boat, experienced that unbelievable New York skyline at dawn and just started.

There was no job, no place to stay, no friends and a few contacts and we were not scared. What did we know!!!

Somehow it all worked out. I met a  wonderful new friend, got a job, worked in top agencies, worked on major accounts, went around the world and became an ExecVP/Creative Director in a major agency.

America and Americans were wonderful.

Moved into the Corporate Communications business creating and directing projects with actors, dancers, multiple screens, multiple projections, film, video, lasers, special staging, special effects, moving screens, celebrities and so on. Sometimes all happening at the same time.

I miss those people but now have the opportunity, the time and support to be an ‘artist’, to re- start my beginning, to close the circle.How lucky can you be to have that opportunity?

A blank canvas, tubes of paint, a few brushes. No crew, no partner, no account executive – just me…… but I suppose still seeking approval.

Thank you for being here.