ONLINE ART GALLERY
Profile
Born in England near Durham, Alan attended Ryhope Secondary Modern
School (sometimes) His final report stated Alan has a flair for artistic work
more than academic. Alan worked in a coal mine for a number of years
directly after leaving school but later returned to education earning a
place at Sunderland University where he studied Fine Art under the
guidance of respected artist Geoff Morton. After leaving Sunderland
University in 1995 Alan continued his education at Newcastle College
where he studied Photography, earning several Distinctions in the process,
leaving Newcastle College in 1997 he returned to Sunderland University
and studied Electronic Media Design which he describes as a melting pot
for his skills in Fine Art and Photography. Alan believes that in Fine Art you
are constantly learning trying to expand refining and pushing at the same
time.
Profesional Affiliations
Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain