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Restricted and free - a wonderful place to be. Kevin was born and brought up in a farming community in
Shropshire. His artistic talent was apparent very early when at the age of seven he won a handwriting
competition. Following this success he gained a host of design commissions from local companies whilst
still at school. Kevin graduated with a distinction from Reigate School of Art and Design in Surrey,
where he specialised in hand lettering and calligraphy. Following this he embarked on a career as a
graphic designer working in publishing, where he designed promotional material and book jackets for many
top titles. This hugely talented artist describes his work as mixed media combining calligraphy and
lettering with a wide variety of graphic images. The use of different techniques and materials adds
rich, textured flavour and an incredible depth giving the viewer the sense that the more you look the
more you see. The aim of each piece is to give a glimpse into the traditional forms of classical design,
whilst combining those elements with a fresh, contemporary feel: the ancient and modern, the old and the
new, the traditional and contemporary sit side by side, each complementing the other. At his southern
studio, Kevin continues to work hard to develop new and fresh ideas and this has ensured that his
reputation as one of the country’s leading contemporary artists continues to go from strength to
strength.. "I enjoy the double edge of classical design alongside a contemporary treatment which makes
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