Inspired by his Devonshire surroundings and by his travels all over the U.K and Europe, Mike is attacted to the pattern of buildings, boats and similar features within a scene, they create a rhythm to him and he captures this throughout his works. Mike enjoys experimenting with a variet of media and techniques, often incorporating collage and acrylics. As a base to his paintings, collage has allowed him to create abstract structure that can often turn into the ever elusive ‘happy accident’ when an array of seemingly disparate textures, colours and shapes suddenly fall into place. He knows a composition is complete when there is a pleasing pattern, unified by a harmonious palette but with enough abstract elements to retain an atmosphere of spontaneity, freshness and freedom.