Exploring What Remains When the Uniform Comes Off Michael and his daughter oil on canvas 33x24 inches What happens to military identity when the uniform is no longer there? For a little while now I have been painting portraits of veterans exploring whether military identity remains when the uniform is removed. The project is going well and as I embark on my 5th project I wanted to look back at it and review whether is hitting the spot. As the project has progressed I have realized that the...

When most people think of military portraiture, they imagine uniforms, medals, rank badges and ceremonial dress. For centuries these symbols have defined what it means to portray a soldier. They immediately tell us who the subject is and what they have achieved. But I've been asking myself a different question: What happens when you remove the uniform? Does military identity disappear, or does something much deeper remain? As both a veteran and an artist, this question sits at the heart of my...

If you’re anything like me, the idea of collecting art can feel a bit intimidating. I mean, who hasn’t stared at a gallery price tag and thought, “Well, that’s not happening anytime soon” ? But here’s the thing - collecting art doesn’t have to drain your wallet or require a degree in art history. In fact, there’s a whole world of budget-friendly art prints UK that can bring beauty, history, and personality into your home without breaking the bank. Let me take you on a little journey through...