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Paul has perfected a style with incredible fine detail, which means that his works take time. He paints in acrylics either on canvas or board and uses his own photographic reference material. He had some early success in the mid nineties when he had a number of publishing deals with the likes of Verkerke, Gordon Frazer and Solomon & Whitehead, who between them published a range of his work including landscapes, domestic animals and wildlife pieces, however as Paul was not entirely happy with the arrangements he decided to attempt self-publishing. Along with his wife Linda they have published a range of fine art cards and prints. |
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For six years they had what many would see as an enviable lifestyle as they lived and worked on board their narrow boat "Fools Paradise?" and travelled around the inland waterways of Britain where Paul gained inspiration for many of his paintings. Whilst Paul spent much of each day painting Linda would "set up the stall" and sell items directly off the boat to people walking along the towpaths and fellow boaters. Occasionally they would attend waterways festivals and shows and would put on quite a display, hanging pictures (weather permitting) the entire length of the boat. |
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They also spent time introducing his work to shops in the various, villages and towns that they travelled through. The original idea had been to lead an alternative stress-free lifestyle away from the" rat-race", however, as business grew, things started to get a little out of hand. The boat gradually filled up with various items of stock, canvases, frames, prints, cards, envelopes, display items etc and it was not so long, before they decided that they needed more space to live and work in.
This is why early in 2004 they took up residence in the ruralness of Southern Ireland. Surrounded by the wildlife, flora and fauna that inspires his work and with the peace and tranquillity that the countryside offers Paul now has a much larger studio to work from. |
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