Thank you for taking the time to visit my website and find out a bit more about me and what I do at drdc CREATIVE.

I am a Staffordshire based artist, creative, garden designer, musician and drum coach creating creative arts including abstract acrylic paintings, wall art/sculpture,  handcrafted products such as driftwood candle holders and lights and offering professional, personalised one to one drum coaching as well as a professional garden design services.

So where does the ‘drdc CREATIVE’ name come from?

Well the ‘dr’ relates to my PhD, having had a research career in academia and the NHS

that started in 1996. The ‘dc’ you may have guessed by now………my initials! As I explore new areas of (creative) work I will hope those research skills and years of experience will come in handy.

The idea of doing something creative has always been at the back of my mind, but until now, I never had the opportunity. And for some time, I’ve wanted to work from our home in the Staffordshire countryside; and to find that work/life balance that so many people crave.

Doing something that I really love and enjoy has always been important to me. Pursuing a more creative career path has definitely given me this.

I’ve always been very practical and loved making and creating stuff since I can remember. In fact my mum still uses an old table I made from when I was about 11 years old! Still my biggest fan! Thanks Mum.

The outdoors (particularly the coast), nature, gardening and music (I love making a racket on my drums, gigging and teaching others to do the same!) have always been there; been part of me. My way of unwinding, de-stressing and building some personal resilience to deal with what life throws at me.

Please explore my website and I hope you like what I am doing.

Darren