Colin Willey’s work is about light and its effects. He is excited by the way objects are transformed by light and how the light constantly changes from moment to moment. His aim is to capture these ‘moments’ in the permanent record of paint. He works spontaneously producing responses to the subject that are fresh and lively and filled with light and atmosphere.

In 1997 and 2001 Colin was among the finalists in the Windsor and Newton Young Artists Competition at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) Exhibition held at the Mall Galleries, London. He has written articles for ‘The Artist’ magazine and is also included in the ‘Art Class’ book, published by Harper Collins, with a chapter about his work.