Born in Sunderland, Colin has lived in Dunfermline, Fife since 2004. Having always had an interest in art since early school years, he studied art to Advanced level and, later, part-time college. Colin pursued a career in Financial Services for 38 years, painting in his spare time. He took early retirement in 2013 to concentrate on painting full time. Colin has been fortunate to have studied with renowned oil painter Ken Howard RA OBE, also internationally known watercolourists Joseph Zbukvic and Alvaro Castagnet.
Colin writes for art magazines, is a tutor for Arte Umbria and other companies and exhibits in various prestigious open art exhibitions throughout the UK. He has regular gallery shows in Edinburgh. He is a Professional Associate of the SAA.
Also an experienced photographer, Colin has been involved in photography since the 1980's and, more recently, video. For a long time he was a wedding and portrait photographer but now prefers the enjoyment of subjects around travel, such as landscapes, cities and documenting everyday life.