In His Own Words
About him
I grew up in Malta and leafy Marlow-on-Thames and spent much of my youth outdoors in and around the woods and river.
At school I enjoyed art very much and had a fairly clear idea that I would use this skill in later life. I went to Art School at 16 and dabbled in various areas before being advised and encouraged to fall into Commercial/Graphic Design/Art.
In London I worked as a Graphic Designer for twenty or so years with short stints in Israel, Australia, Germany and America and Brighton where I had my own design practice.
I continued to sketch and paint landscapes and figures, mostly in pencil and watercolour whenever possible and when a design job in The West Country came up I left London for Bath and here was inspired to paint regularly.
I subsequently fell in love with oil painting and with the beauty of Bath’s architecture and rolling hills. I find that I am happy to immerse myself in the challenges capturing the light and scenery that face me. Being located near to Bath was perfect as I really hate driving so have plenty on my doorstep to paint. (I now live back in Marlow, Bucks). Sometimes I wish I could paint other places like Cornwall or Venice and have done from memory and photos though I guess all painters focus mainly on what is nearby with occasional excursions to new and sometimes foreign lands. I have been lucky enough to paint in the Himalayan mountains and Spain and at home from digital sketches of Cornwall and Italy, 2 of my favourite places in the world to visit.
Known as ‘en plein air’, I find I can only fully capture the atmosphere of a place if located directly on location although I have added fictional characters here and there at home if time and weather is not on my side.
I love to talk to people when painting and often get asked to give lessons which is great fun. I recently took some classes in the grounds of Prior Park College for The National Trust where I passed on a few ideas and techniques.
About his ideal match
I've learnt that I've no idea who I match, I guess someone who is loyal, likes me, likes there own company, knows what they want and I respect as well as find attractive and sexy. If I carry on I sound patronising. I'm here to discover who my match is :-)
What His Friends Say
Rookery24 hasn't asked any friends to write a recommendation yet.
About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
58 | |
Star sign: |
Sagittarius | |
Height: |
6' 0" (183cm) | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Dark Brown | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage; Something casual | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
Maybe | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
University / College student | |
Occupation: |
Arts / Music / Writing | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
Ask me later | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
None | |
Religion: |
Ask me later |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 5 miles of postcode district SL7 (Marlow) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
35 - 55 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
4' 7" (140cm) or shorter - 6' 0" (184cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds; Curvaceous; Full figured | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced | ||
Have children: |
Yes, living with me | ||
Want children: |
Maybe | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Several times a week | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Obscure |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Confident; Daring; Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Happy; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Philosophical; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Charity; Compassion; Honesty; Kindness |
Fashion sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Hair style: |
Medium; It has its moods |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
None |
Body hair: |
Smooth |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Attending a sporting event; Dinner at a restaurant; Going out dancing; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery |
Music preferences: |
Alternative; Broadway / Theatrical; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; History; Non-fiction; Self-help; Travel |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch sport |
TV programmes: |
Cooking / Baking; Documentaries; Dramas; Movie Channels; Sport |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Comedy; Cult Classics; Romance; War |
Interests: |
Acting; Music; Painting; Singing; The arts |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Football (Soccer); Running |
Cooking: |
I quite like cooking |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Italian |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work a standard 40 hour week |
Pastimes of choice: |
Pursuing a hobby |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Family size: |
I've got sisters |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm in the middle of a divorce |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Have): |
Dog(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Dancing |
Work aspirations: |
Work fewer hours |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Dream home: |
On a beach |
Politics: |
Green |
Retirement plans: |
Pursuing a sport or hobby |
Feelings about using Classic FM Romance: |
Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Very |
