I grew up on the outskirts of Swansea, South Wales. An old industrial town set amongst ancient mountains and rugged coast. I played alot in the fields and had a passion for the outdoors, fuelled by my grandfathers nature trips in his 'rocket car'. I feel very fortunate in that I wasnt a stay at home child but had the freedom to explore and develop interests that suited me. I had always loved art and remember drawing my school shoes to a very high level. It took a while after leaving formal education and what Id call a spiritual awakening before art took hold...more
