Missing Person Print

As a self-taught artist my focus is on originality, imagination and spontaneity. I enjoy combining image and text; playing with figure/ground, order/chaos tensions and contorting the body - (anyone for yoga?). Recent pictures have referenced Buddhapada (rock-carved footprints symbolising Enlightenment) and reflect a growing concern with environmental issues - "tread softly, for you tread on my greens". I'm inspired by Dada and Surrealism and share the latter's appreciation of Tribal, Folk and Outsider art. The challenge is to produce something surprising, positive and with a spark of life. This is more likely when approaching things playfully, rather than as work. Perhaps creativity is too important to be left to the professionals... I've exhibited in shops and galleries locally and have also sold pieces through the L.E.T. system. I'm currently seeking new outlets for my work, which includes woodcarving as well as watercolour and acrylic paintings.
http://www.outsidein.org.uk/?location_id=1990&result=success my page at outside in.