The book is not intended to be academic, nor is it one that celebrates the usual craftmanship or accomplished style that many people aspire to attain. I want my own work to be a true and intuitive response to my subject.

This book is about: Celebrating the best that painting can offer Rigorous, non-fussy, vital painting and drawing
Getting rid of the ‘flab’ in your work
Stripping away the pretentious, arty, slick cleverness; and
Giving confidence and courage to artists and students to take risks

“It is very rare to find a ‘how-to’ book that is as clever, spontaneous and surprising and at the same time very, very wise and intelligent.

“It works on a number of different levels – enthusiasm and instruction. Primarily it is a book of originality. Anyone could get something from it, it really teaches you to see.” Matthew Collings (artist, writer and broadcaster) review.