Ian started work in 1979 BC (Before Computers !) as a draughtsman. As Computers came in and overtook hand drawing, Ian found he really missed it so started doing more and more Drawing and Painting. In 1999 he "took the plunge" and became a self-employed artist. It was in that year he had his first cartoons published in a London newspaper.

His Artwork business covers several areas including: Watercolour Painting, Caricatures (Digital and "On the Spot" at weddings/parties etc), plus Logo Designs. Ian also teaches Drawing and Watercolour Painting at his Studio in Nevendon ESSEX.

Ian became frustrated with his pictures being too tight (it was hard to shake off the Technical Draughtsman inside!) and so started his journey to learn to paint in a "Lost and Found" manner. Around 2012, Ian came across the work of Robert E Wood and Rex Brandt. This really lit the fuse and provided even more desire to create "Lost and Found" in his pictures. Books by others Artists such as Tony Couch, Frank Webb and Tony Van Hasselt, have also provided valuable guidance. It is due to the help found in these books that Ian does not claim to be self-taught but says he is 'untutored'.