I started my adult life as a jeweller in Malta working alongside my father and cousins. My art inspiration came mainly from them I feel. I came to Dorset in 1983 and here started painting professionally at Bournemouth Gardens where I was also manager and organiser. Around this time I was also a resident artist at Poole and Purbeck Potteries. I returned to Malta for several years being involved in Art programmes for OneTV and at the same time having two galleries in the capital Valletta. My return to England found us in Croydon and exhibitions were held at The Signet Gallery Chelsea as well as locally. Now here in Dorset, Sturminster Newton, I am represented by several galleries selling original works and Limited and Open Prints. e:johndimechart@hotmail.com