I have always been fascinated by rocks and minerals and much of my working life has been spent studying stone in its many forms, as a geologist and photographer. 

My art is based on photomicrography. When polarised light is shone through a thin section of rock, only 0.03mm thick, it is refracted by the internal crystallographic structure of the minerals to produce an astonishing array of vivid colours that vary according to both the chemical composition and orientation of the individual interlocking crystals.

John Ruskin, an advocate of “artistic science”, wrote lyrically about the beauties that could be seen using this technique. Using traditional photographic colour film to record my observations, the essential character of the rock has been retained wherever possible but, using some of the tools of modern digital imaging technology, I have taken this idea to a higher level. 

 
Glowing Edges Designs were originally intended to produce a big splash of colour on the walls of modern bars, cafes, clubs, restaurants and other places of business and leisure.

These include large traditionally framed prints and canvasses, with other projects including multiple projections in a bar/night club environment and experiments with light boxes and Surelight Neon Light Wire and light tape.

Having explored the various uses of traditional images to decorate light, open interior spaces, I am now developing my interests in transferring my images onto fabrics and textiles, for silk scarves and other fashion accessories, soft furnishings and backdrops to shop window fashion displays.

I am keen to collaborate with like minded individuals and organisations to develop these ideas.