My work is a product of careful observation. My years of experience in prop making for film, TV and theatre has led me to discover my own way of working as an artist. Through my practice I take an honest approach. I aim for a thorough understanding and respect for the materials and method.

 

• Costume designer / maker – Aardman Features Ltd

• Head of Props - Pirates in an Adventure with Scientists, Aardman Features Ltd

• Senior Prop Maker - Chicken Run, Curse of the Wererabbit, Aardman Features Ltd. A Matter of Loaf and Death, Creature Comforts, Cracking Contraptions Aarman Animation

• Sculptor of bespoke ornamental plasterwork – Hayles and Howe Ltd, Conrad Thompson

• Lecturer for 5 years in Prop Making and 3D - UWE, Brunel, Soundwell College, and Filton College

• Co-founder of Codsteaks, successful prop making business in Bristol 

• Prop Maker and Special Effects – Asylum Models London

• Visual Effects Assistant – BBC London

• Prop Maker – Bristol Old Vic Theatre

 

I completed a BA Hons in Graphic Design at Bath Academy of Art in 1979, and have subsequently completed courses in –

 

• Painting

• Ceramic sculpture

• Print

• Milling and turning

• Pattern cutting (sewing)

• FAETC 730 Stage 1&2 teaching certificate

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Past a present exhibitions:

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Gallery 57 Arundel https://www.gallery57.co.uk/

Highgate Contemporary Art, London https://highgateart.com/

8 Holland Street, London and Bath, https://8hollandstreet.com

Andelli Art, Somerset, http://www.andelliart.com/

the RWA Autumn exhibition 

Red Propeler Gallery, Kingsbridge Devon 2016

Clifton Fine Art, Bristol December 2018 http://cliftonfineart.com

The Lime Tree Gallery in Bristol and Long Melford http://www.limetreegallery.com/