Local Characters

Including The Startled Hare, The Deceitful Swan, and Several Dogs of Strong Opinion

Local Characters brings together a cast of familiar and not-so-ordinary creatures, each captured with personality, charm, and quiet humour. From watchful hares and elusive foxes to deceitful swans, aloof cats, and dogs both spirited and serene, this collection celebrates the subtle individuality of the animals that inhabit our landscapes and homes.

Across painting, mixed media, and expressive mark-making, these works explore not just form and movement, but character - those fleeting, recognisable moments that suggest curiosity, mischief, dignity, or calm. Whether drawn from the hedgerow, shoreline, or fireside, each piece invites a closer look and a sense of connection.

Playful, atmospheric, and gently theatrical, Local Characters is a celebration of animals as subjects, companions, and quietly compelling presences in our everyday world.