Original artwork description:

‘War’ was living hell, on one day March 21st 1918 three and a half million shells were fired on British troops in five hours…They had no warning; it was carnage. I recently saw a photo of that carnage and wanted to paint it, for me this lone soldier captures the horror of war.

A few years ago I went on a trip to Kanchanaburi to see the 'Bridge over the River Kwai' and 'hellfire pass’. It’s called Hellfire Pass because the sight of emaciated prisoners labouring at night by firelight was said to resemble a scene from hell. Until then I didn't understand the horrors of war, I do now, and it left me with a feeling I will never forget It is the most haunting place I have ever been to, you almost feel the pain of the men and women who died there.

As a result, I painted Poppies, than last year I painted ‘Dunkirk’ where 68,111 died or were captured.

In 2018 the editors of ArtFinder tipped me for the top as one to watch and invest in, picked from thousands of outstanding artists.

I have sent my work to over 29 countries and to some great landmarks such as Berkeley Square in London’s Mayfair, 5th Ave New York, Malibu beach in California and from Washington to LA, Hong Kong, Monaco and Singapore, in fact, one of my best collectors is in Amsterdam which is not short of great artist or galleries, I’m very proud of that.

COMMISSIONS:  I would be delighted to create you a unique work, whatever size you need or colour palette. 

NOTE: The images in situ are computer generated, might not be to scale and serve for illustration purposes only.

When sold a donation will be made to the British Legion poppy appeal.

Materials used:

Oil on canvas

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