First Prize Winner: Derwent Art Prize 2020

I am delighted to announce that I was not only shortlisted for this international drawing prize, but, yes, I have been selected as the winner! It is just an amazing feeling.

This is such a timely and welcome accolade. At a time of such uncertainty, this is just so wonderful, to give me the confidence to trust in the power of my work. This could be the turning point. It buys me valuable time to see what will happen next. 

I was especially pleased to hear what the judges felt about the work, echoing  my own feelings - that the process of drawing is integral to its construction. Yes, that is it - drawing is integral to all my work, the act of being in a space, looking, feeling, thinking, with eyes, hand and charcoal. 

The exhibition was due to be open now in London, before touring to Paris. I hope this will take place in the future, and will keep you updated. Meanwhile you can view the whole exhibition online in a virtual gallery and there is still time, just, to take part in the People's Vote (see below).

Pictured above is my winning drawing: The Blue Bedchamber (Strawberry Hill House) 2017 - charcoal on paper 84 x 60cm (not including frame) £850

This is one of several drawings and paintings made in Strawberry Hill House in 2016/17. If you are interested in purchasing any, or seeing more of my work, please do get in touch.