The Guild of Aviation Artists

The Guild helped me discover the magic of abstract aviation art
through unique creations that capture the essence of flying,

It’s good to be part of the Guild again.

Rejoining the Guild

I have recently rejoined the Guild of Aviation Artists. Some years ago the Guild encouraged my passion for painting aircraft, and in those days I wanted to capture everything to do with aviation. Over time, though, my artwork changed—moving from realistic representation toward abstraction. My style no longer fitted comfortably alongside many members, and I eventually left. Today, I’m pleased to say my work is more welcomed, and the Guild deserves credit for recognising the value of different approaches to aviation art.

From Accuracy to Emotion

I no longer aim for exact reproduction. Instead, I paint the feel of flying—the emotions that come with it: elation, wonder, even anxiety. My goal is to use colour, form, and imagination to re-create that experience in a way realism cannot. As a former Flying Instructor, I can still recall moments of teaching, such as demonstrating spin recovery. That rush of excitement is what I now try to capture in my
original abstract paintings.

Recognition in the Guild Exhibition

It felt particularly rewarding to have three of my paintings accepted for the
Guild of Aviation Artists Annual Exhibition. The Guild is traditionally known for accurate depictions of aircraft in historic moments—Spitfires in the Battle of Britain, for example. My
abstract aviation art
does something different. It’s not about describing events but about capturing that certain feeling of being airborne.

“Vive la Différence!”

Here are the paintings that were on show at The Mall Gallery London with The Guild of Aviation Artists together with a selection of my abstract aviation paintings...

These different aviation paintings had their own gallery!

These paintings are from my early days as an artist. Realism is already fading in some of them and expressive colours are taking over...

And lastly here is a collection of paintings that are inspired by flying but I don't think The Guild of Aviation Artists are ready to exhibit them yet...

I hope you have enjoyed this post and appreciated my art in the setting of The Guild of Aviation Artists who helped to get me started on this wonderful journey.