Over the years, escaping into the mountains became an essential rhythm in my life, especially those of North Wales. I would venture out...

I'm often asked why I paint mountainous landscapes (which is not something I've always done), and my answers vary depending on my mood or the person I'm speaking with. I might say, "I feel immense comfort being surrounded by mountains," or "they are so dramatic and ever-changing that you can never tire of them." These are just some of my usual responses, but the reasons are much more complex than the physical impact mountains have on me. The mountains are where my soul feels

A couple of my paintings are being sent off to Wales without me to be exhibited by The Lion Street Gallery in time for the prestigious...