As a boy in Brighton he attended Brighton School of Art, moving to London where he was employed by Sanderson's in their studio. After the Second World War, he returned to Brighton to make a career as an artist. Still life studies of flowers suited his natural abilities as a draughtsman and colourist. His work has been exhibited at the Fine Art Society, the London galleries of Frost and Reed and the Omell Galleries and the Summer Exhibitions at the Royal Academy. In 1955 he exhibited at the Paris Salon.He continues to live in the Brighton area and has exhibited with the Brighton Arts Club. He also creates work for reproduction on posters, cards and ceramics and has exhibited his work at a one man show.