I have been painting in oils for some 30 years having spent my working life as an engineer. Pictures have been sold in many parts of the world and exhibitions held widely. I am largely self taught and it can be slow but in many ways it is an advantage . I cover a wide range of subjects including Landscapes, animals, Gothic items, warfare, environmental etc. Very rarely do commissions as it seems to be important to me to have a high level of interest and commitment to the subject. My first 'brush' with art was in my teens. For some unknown...more