As well as being available for demonstrations to art groups and societies throughout the UK on a regular basis, I also give talks about painting and its links with my BBC natural history film-making career. There are three talks currently, the first is called 'Beyond the Blue Planet' - a talk which includes a behind the scenes look at my involvement with the making of this series and exploring the parallels between 'painting' with cameras and painting with brushes.  Though the media are different the disciplines are the same: atmostphere, viewpoint, composition, tone and colour. 

The second talk is about 'The Deep Ocean'. As the world's oceans cover 75% of the planet there is much more down there to explore.  This talk will be an insight into the films I have made about what we do know about the variety of deep sea life, from the smallest organisms to huge predators that cruise the cold, dark ocean depths.  In this 'inner space', where new discoveries are being made almost daily, there is much more yet to be unveiled.  This talk will illustrate, with video clips, slides and personal video diaries my observations made at the time of filming.  There will also be insights into the seas and shorelines around our own British Isles. Contact me if you are interested in any of these talks by phone or e-mail.

The third talk is about Hawaii and my experiences there filming for the BBC during my career.

Normally I will bring all my own equipment as well as some examples of my oil, watercolour paintings and pastel work to enhance the occasion.