Photography & Art By Ian
P&
Family Photographers
Photography & Art By Ian
34 Trem Yr Ysgol, Pontypool NP4 0DD
# Photography & Art By Ian
Ian creates original artwork and photography rooted in the landscapes of Monmouthshire, Wales. Based in Goytre overlooking the River Usk, he produces handmade pieces across four distinct mediums: acrylic pour paintings, mannequin sculptures, landscape and aerial photography, and digital ink work.
His practice is grounded in deep observation of the same terrain over decades. Rather than generic interpretations, Ian's work captures specific moments and places—from drone shots of the Blorenge to intimate studies of Keepers Pond. His featured mixed media canvas, featuring actual aurora borealis visible over South Wales, exemplifies his approach: combining acrylics, metallic foil, and UV-reactive pigments to create pieces that transform depending on viewing conditions.
Ian serves collectors seeking original, locally-rooted artwork with genuine backstory rather than mass-produced prints. He appeals to those who appreciate craft—the hand-painted quality evident in sculpture details, fluid acrylic pours where no two pieces are identical, and digital work created directly on iPad. His background as a former soldier, chef, and photographer informs work that feels lived-in and authentic.
What sets him apart is the integration of place and materials. Every piece originated outdoors or in his studio with paint on the floor. His willingness to experiment—combining traditional and contemporary techniques, incorporating unexpected materials like UV pigment and LED lighting—creates distinctive work that cannot be replicated elsewhere. This is art made by someone who knows his landscape intimately and translates that knowledge into tangible form.
Ian creates original artwork and photography rooted in the landscapes of Monmouthshire, Wales. Based in Goytre overlooking the River Usk, he produces handmade pieces across four distinct mediums: acrylic pour paintings, mannequin sculptures, landscape and aerial photography, and digital ink work.
His practice is grounded in deep observation of the same terrain over decades. Rather than generic interpretations, Ian's work captures specific moments and places—from drone shots of the Blorenge to intimate studies of Keepers Pond. His featured mixed media canvas, featuring actual aurora borealis visible over South Wales, exemplifies his approach: combining acrylics, metallic foil, and UV-reactive pigments to create pieces that transform depending on viewing conditions.
Ian serves collectors seeking original, locally-rooted artwork with genuine backstory rather than mass-produced prints. He appeals to those who appreciate craft—the hand-painted quality evident in sculpture details, fluid acrylic pours where no two pieces are identical, and digital work created directly on iPad. His background as a former soldier, chef, and photographer informs work that feels lived-in and authentic.
What sets him apart is the integration of place and materials. Every piece originated outdoors or in his studio with paint on the floor. His willingness to experiment—combining traditional and contemporary techniques, incorporating unexpected materials like UV pigment and LED lighting—creates distinctive work that cannot be replicated elsewhere. This is art made by someone who knows his landscape intimately and translates that knowledge into tangible form.
Services offered
Original acrylic pour paintingsMixed media canvas commissionsMannequin sculptureLandscape photography printsAerial drone photographyDigital ink fine artUV-reactive artworkBespoke art consultations