Race start at Conwy Castle Today is the beginning of an exciting week in Cymru/Wales for the Dragon's Back Race, as artist in residence. I've basically emptied my studio into the campervan and I'm looking forward to a productive week of painting en plein air in the Welsh mountains. The weather may have other ideas though. Rain forecast, but I've got my mountain kit for all weathers and I'll be there come rain or shine. Keep watching for updates on these mountain landscapes -

Artist in Residence at The Dragon's Back Race 2025! A balmy evening training run up Tryfan, Eryri, August 2021. I am thrilled to have been invited to join the Ourea team as Artist in Residence on the Dragon's Back Race. I ran this iconic race four years ago. My first multi-day event, known as one of the toughest mountain stage races in the world. Spanning 380km of the best Welsh countryside. This year's event starts on 1st September from Conwy Castle and finishes on 6th Sept

Hello again everyone. Where have you been? I've still been busy in the studio, on the mountains (and in physio rehab) over the past 6...