Foreword by Gerald Thorburn

"The Beauty of Birds in Art" aptly encapsulates both the beauty of the subject matter and the very pleasing painterly nature of birds. These paintings have an impact. The eye cannot fail to be caught by the vibrant richness of the colours, a richness achieved through technical ability following traditional painting methods very much in the Flemish tradition.

The artist clearly has a deep knowledge of, as well as a love for his avian subjects. The various fowls, from ornamental duck to pheasants to exotic poultry are carefully depicted with a delicacy of brushwork and always with great attention to detail.

He applies the same technical skill to the wide spectrum of his genre which ranges from still life to landscape and to flowers. These are, in their different ways, as equally pleasing as the magnificent bird paintings with always more in the picture to discover and enjoy. The love of nature speaks out through each painting.

Recent interesting additions are some Old Master copies included in this new catalogue of the artist's work.

Gerald Thorburn