Fine Art
Capturing the Catch: Oils, Watercolours, Sketches & Graphics
From the fluidity of oils and watercolours to the immediacy of sketchbook studies and bold graphic design, my work is a multi-disciplinary documentation of life at sea. Every piece is rooted in over 40 years of experience, capturing the structural reality and raw energy of the Newlyn fishing industry through paint, pencil, and pixel.
Photography
A Visual Chronicle of Newlyn: 1978–Present
An unrivalled archive spanning 40 years. From analogue film in the 70s to the massive digital library of ‘Through the Gaps.’ Trusted by the CFPO, MSC, and major fish merchants. Providing authentic stock imagery for the media, scientific bodies, and commercial publications.
Media Fixer & Fishing Consultant
The Maritime Fixer:
TV, Culinary, Literary & Research Sub-text: From advising the BBC and Michelin-starred chefs to guiding authors and PhD students. I provide access, logistics, and visual assets for anyone telling the story of the sea.
Latest from Through the Gaps:
Fisheries Minister visits Newlyn
The UK’s new Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Dame Angela Eagle, has paid a visit to Newlyn to meet face to face with Cornwall’s fishing industry and wider seafood sector. This visit follows the changes in the cabinet, and comes at a criticial juncture...
Bridge Watchkeeping Course Opens in Looe for Under-16.5m Skippers
News from the SCT team this week, and it’s welcome reading for anyone looking to take the next step in their wheelhouse career. The centre has opened bookings for its five-day Bridge Watchkeeping and Navigation course — the key rung on the ladder for commercial...
Sardine Hunt in the Swell
Most of the Newlyn fleet braved the conditions in the early hours of this morning, setting sail after a day of gale-force winds. The heavy ground sea was still running high across Mounts Bay as the boats searched for marks from first light. It proved to be a tough...