Bob was born in Bedford in 1948. A self taught artist he painted in his spare time until compelled by his love of the Dorset coast and countryside he moved to chideok in 1994 to take up painting full time.

His painting career has seen a developement through a number of styles; from highly detailed work on canvas through to the impressinist style of his current work. This current style of working shows strongly the influence of J.M.W. Turner whom Bob has always admired

Although at the moment concentrating on developing his work in oils, Bob is a highly competent draughtsman and watercolourist. He is also a keen photographer.

Bob currently exhibits mainly in West Dorset, with anumber of private collectors throughout the UK. He has also worked in Europe, Australia and the U.S.A.