In 2012 Stephen had a successful solo exhibition at the Highgate Gallery in London. Visitors included Ray Davies from the Kinks. Sculptor Sir Anthony Caro OBE and his wife the artist Sheila Girling kindly acquired another painting from the exhibition to add to their collection of my work.

Ray Davies popped in twice and I have a lovely conversation with him. He picked up on the west country connection and knew Devon well.  He was drawn to paintings like the Maypole Dancers. Which ended up being bought a few years later by another musical hero of mine, PJ Harvey.