I was born in 1947 and brought up in Lancashire but have lived in Scotland for the past 32 years.

I excelled at art at school and won my first award in1962. After leaving school, life took over and I didn’t pick up a paintbrush until 2000 after having to take early retirement from the Royal Bank of Scotland. My daughter gave me a set of watercolours for Christmas and I have been passionate about my art ever since.

I have been tutored by Greer Ralston who has inspired and guided me to where I am today.

I paint mostly in watercolours and pastel but have recently discovered the joys of painting in oils.

I have exhibited in Stirling, Alloa, Bridge of Allan, Culross and Saline.

My paintings hang in private collections in Aberdeen, Inverness, Merseyside, Yorkshire, Central Scotland and one in Dubai.

More examples of my work can be viewed on my website www.valkenyon.co.uk.