Rachel Willis finds out more about his work.

Artwork by Alan Yates

Alan's interest in watercolour and pastel painting was revived around 10 years ago, but more recently his interest in pastel painting has taken off considerably.

Using bright, defined colours in a modern theme, takes inspiration from pastel artists Norman Smith and Barry Watkin.

He feels pastel painting in this way is exiting, enjoyable, very satisfying, and has been proved popular and sought after.

Artwork by Alan Yates

Alan is a member of both Wolverhampton and Worcester Society of Artists in addition to being a very active member of Bevere Vivis Gallery and Picture Framers in Worcester exhibiting work regularly at the gallery, along with floral paintings by his daughter Claire.

Alan's paintings are held in many homes in the UK, and as far away as Hong Kong, Dallas, New York and Los Angeles.