Ian is a Dorset based graphite artist. He specialises in portraits but also takes inspiration from the Dorset countryside, particularly the sea and the coast.

Ian aims for authenticity in his work: authenticity of medium, by leaving pencils marks visible, and authenticity in the portrayal of the subject. His work is mindful, gentle, contemplative and optimistic.

He is a member of several art societies in the southwest and an associate member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art.

Ian is a self-taught graphite artist living on the Dorset coast. He specialises in local landscapes, inspired by the beautiful Jurassic coast, and in portraits.

In 2020 he exhibited at Bridport Arts Centre as part of the Treasure Planet exhibition.

In 2021 he exhibited at the Bruton Art Society open exhibition and he was selected for participation in the centenary open exhibition of the Society of Graphic Fine Art at Mall Galleries, London, and for participation in the online exhibition Figurative Art Now, run by the Federation of British Artists.

In 2022 he exhibited throughout the year venues across Dorset, at Victoria Art Gallery with the Bath Society of Artists and at Mall Galleries with the Society of Graphic Fine Art.

So far in 2023 he has exhibited again at Mall Galleries with the Society of Graphic Fine Art and also at the Wells Art Contemporary exhibition at Wells Cathedral.