Born in Mexborough, Ian’s passion for painting manifested at an early age. As his success as an artist grew, he was able to devote all his time travelling and painting. Now he divides his life between his studio and setting up his easel en plein air around the British Isles and abroad. He has exhibited at the Royal Academy, the New English Art Club and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters amongst others. He is a past winner of the 'The Discerning Eye' Chairman's Purchase Prize.
