Original Art Work

When I decided to become a professional artist, I also decided that every work I produce would be original – none of my work, even the cards I paint – are prints. Cross Originals means exactly that.

Media and styles
I have worked with most media, but consider watercolours and acrylics to offer the most versatility for the styles I prefer to work in.

Watercolours
Watercolours can be subtle and delicate or bold and brilliant. I often use a loose, wet-on-wet technique which enables the medium to come into its own, producing effects of colour and combinations that can be truly amazing.

Abstracts
In contrast to my looser style, I have another way of interpreting subjects. This style is also underpinned by my fascination with colour, but also includes the effect that shapes have on my consciousness, resulting in much more abstract works of art.

Acrylics
I like acrylics because they open up the possibility of overpainting, without the muddying that occurs with watercolours. They also offer the advantages of oils; like with oils, textural elements can be applied with the paint yet without the disadvantages of long drying times and strong smelling solvents.

My Galleries
The menu on the left will give you access to the three galleries of work I have on display here. Clicking on a small image in the gallery will let you see a larger version of the painting and you can browse through them easily. Under each image is a short description and a sale price if it is available for purchase.

I hope you enjoy looking through my virtual galleries.