I love the sea's sounds and the way it reflects the sky. The colours that shimmer across its surface are unbelievable. This, combined with the colour of the water over white sand, surprises me every time.

I still take photographs for my own use, personal studies. I do not feel that I can fully express my views through the medium and this is why I have moved towards painting.

The majority of my work is from life. I spend most fine days from May to October painting outside.

I have improved the way in which I paint. The colours are cleaner and there is more energy in the brush work.

And see the rivers how they run Through woods and meads, in shade and sun, Sometimes swift, sometimes slow, Wave succeeding wave, they go A various journey to the deep, Like human life to endless sleep!

I paint what I see, not what a camera would see.

My optimism for life carried through my work.