After the war, in Sweden, he became a ceramist , scientific illustrator, Sculptor, silversmith and architectural designer but eventually concentrated on painting. The unique synthesis of eastern and western paintings. Devoted to Zen studies and followed these for three and a half years in Japan gaining the third Dan in Karate, fourth Dan in Kyudo and title of Kasho in Ikebana. Through dedication he has realized his goal - the unique synthesis of eastern and western painting. I see any subject as being of interest to the painter, not necessarily the picturesque.
Figures are of friends in everyday situations rather than studio models.
Graduated with distinctions in painting and fine arts. Fifteen years teaching secondary level. 1972 Winner of a Scholarship to study in New Zealand. Spent six months abroad studying and painting. Sue is Victorian Education Consultant for the Ballarat Region.