ABOUT ME 

I was fortunate enough to have been born in the market town of Abergavenny in South Wales where I spent my childhood and youth. Abergavenny is surrounded by spectacular scenery and the ‘Black Mountains’ and the Brecon Beacons and fascinating valley towns such as Merthyr, Blaenavon and Brynmawr are only a stone's throw away.  These early childhood memories may account for my long standing interest in the Welsh landscape.

Having attended art colleges in Newport and Bristol I was lucky enough to be awarded a place at the prestigious Goldsmiths College in London where I studied painting during the early 1960’s.   Following the Goldsmiths experience I taught art for 6 years at an East London Comprehensive School.  I then moved to West Yorkshire where I took charge of a Fine Art department in a college.  During my time at that college I completed a course of research study at Leeds University which was concerned with art therapy with patients in a mental hospital and men in a prison.  In due course I decided it was time to come back to my roots in South Wales and reacquaint myself with my home patch. 

A selection of my recent paintings are currently on show at Martins Framing and Gallery in Baker Street in Abergavenny. This is a warm and friendly gallery, with an unpretentious approach and a genuine passion for good quality original art work and a showcase for local talent.  If you like what you see here why not get in touch or pop into the gallery if you're in the area.

For more information on the availability of art works visit www.martinsframing.co.uk or email haydngear@hotmail.co.uk
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