Rob’s artistic journey began in childhood, where drawing and painting were instinctive expressions of his creativity. His early talent was recognised when his final A-level piece—a deeply personal painting featuring his grandfather—was selected by Cambridge University for its prestigious annual calendar. This formative work still hangs proudly in his home.
Rob went on to study art, beginning with an Art Foundation course at the University of Hertfordshire before earning a 2:1 in Fine Art and History of Art at Oxford Brookes University. Immersed in a range of media, he ultimately found his true artistic voice through oil painting—a medium that allows him to explore dynamic brushwork, movement and intentionally vivid colour to evoke emotion and atmosphere.
Following university, Rob travelled extensively across Asia where he was inspired by diverse landscapes and cultures. Upon returning however, the need to support a young family led him into a successful 24-year career in corporate sales. Though painting remained a part of his life, it wasn’t until 2022 that he fully reconnected with his creative path, leaving the corporate world behind to focus on his art.
Now working full-time from his converted studio in Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, Rob draws inspiration from the beauty of his surroundings and the desire to memorialise the magic of a moment. His expressive oil paintings capture fleeting light, soulful landscapes and colourful social energy—transforming the familiar into something extraordinary.
He is deeply inspired by the world around him—the rhythm of life, the seasons, the ever-changing flow of light and the vibrant energy that pulses through our interactions with nature and each other.
Every painting begins with a moment that speaks to him, and from there he takes it on a journey. He lets the light, mood, and composition guide me as each work evolves.
He works in oils, layering the paint with both brush and knife to create movement and energy. His use of bold, brilliant colours is intentional; they are meant to bring life to the canvas, infusing each piece with a sense of vibrancy and joy. The rhythm and flow of the paint mirror the rhythms observed in nature. Light and composition play key roles, guiding the viewer’s eye through the painting, encouraging them to explore every corner of the canvas, to fully engage with it.
His inspiration draws from a wide range of influences—from the timeless beauty of Impressionism to the Colourists’ joyful celebration of hue, and the raw emotive power found in Expressionism. Contemporary artists like Erin Hanson and Andrew Gifford also resonate, pushing the boundaries of light and movement in ways that deeply inspire him. The work of Monet, Van Gogh, Bonnard and Vuillard continues to shape his approach to colour, composition and expressive energy.
At the heart of his paintings is an invitation to feel the beauty and energy of the scene and remind us that there is joy in truly seeing the world around us. Ultimately, his intention is to create art that sparks conversation, brings delight, and encourages us all to live fully in the present and appreciate the view.
Each painting holds a subtle message: two hidden hearts signify the connections we share—both with others and with the world. They also represent the bond between the painting, the artist and the viewer.
He wants his paintings to help create beautiful, soulful spaces in their homes – places filled with light, colour and feeling.
Original paintings and prints are for sale, and he is available for commissions. Please feel free to get in touch. Rob welcomes you into his creative world.
The process:
He begins outdoors, where he captures moments of light and striking compositions with his phone camera. Sometimes this leads to a quick sketch to feel the rhythm of the scene, or even a plein air painting to explore colour notes. Back in the studio, he refines the composition, colour palette, and emotional tone.
Once ready to begin the main piece, he primes the canvas—often in pink or orange (as they complement green and blue) though the underpainting shifts depending on the mood he wants to evoke. To get into the rhythm that defines much of his work, Rob often paints while dancing to deep house music, letting the energy of the music flow into the brushwork.
He builds the composition directly onto the canvas, focusing on placement and flow, then working on colour zones - starting rough to get the positioning and tonality right - then layering the paint gradually. He uses complementary colours to make hues vibrate and pop, heightening the visual energy of the scene. With each pass, forms gain depth, texture, and energy, until the final image emerges, alive with the movement and emotion of the original moment.