I was born and raised in Shropshire where I am now lucky enough to live once again and it is no real surprise that natural history has played such a big part in my work. I particularly strive to embody the qualities of space, light and movement and most importantly the interplay between the weather and the landscape.

Attempting to lock the world on my canvas with paint fills me with frustration. I cannot seem to satisfy myself with the view in front of me. I am continuously aware of my whole surroundings. This awareness affects my rendering of the vista, more often than not I prefer to work from direct exposure to the land that excites and inspires me, particularly if the weather is bad! Spume and froth, scudding cloud, driven snow, leaf stripped from tree, these are the days I love.

I try to paint generously and without hesitation and as such I try not to lose the first impression, I want my work to show confidence but not lose the intimacy and fragility of the landscape I explore.

Jon has exhibited widely throughout the UK and his pictures can be found in many collections even as far a field as New Zealand. His most recent exhibitions include group and solo exhibitions with the Great Atlantic Galleries, Chelsea Old Town Hall - May 2009, further exhibitions for 2009 include Bath Fine Art and The Albany Gallery Cardiff.