Originally from Birmingham Paul studied illustration at Bournville College Of Art. He moved to Cornwall in 1989, working as a picture framer for over twenty years in Truro. Throughout this time he continued to paint and has exhibited his work in several one man shows in Cornwall as well selling his prints and originals at galleries in Gloucestershire, Derbyshire and Suffolk. His paintings have been bought by collectors as far afield as the USA, Kuwait and Dubai. Paul is now a partner at Atishoo Gallery and spends his days framing, painting and running the gallery.