My inspiration comes from many artists e.g. my namesake, Frederick ‘Golden’ Short, who often painted the light and trees in the New Forest. Trees remain a favourite subject.
There is also a feeling that a painting represents how I want to see the world and whether therefore I think I ought to try to express that to an audience. When I get an idea about something, the painting is initially a way of trying to express it for myself.
I am not very sharp at marketing my work and decided not to set up a shop on this website (nor do I market anywhere else). I paint mainly for the love of doing it … However, if you would like to buy any piece or request a commission, please get in touch through the contact page.