I began my career in the late 1970s, adopting the pseudonym Heinrich Stoltz. Under this name, I sold animal drawings at prestigious auction houses such as Bonhams, Sotheby’s, and Christie’s, establishing myself in the competitive art world.
A fortuitous meeting with Royal portrait painter John Hughes-Hallett at the Pavilion Gallery proved to be a turning point for me. The friendship and mentorship that followed spanned over two decades. With John Hallett’s guidance, skills in portraiture were enhanced, leading to commissions from individuals such as the President of Calvin Klein and French footballer Zinedine Zidane.
In 2000, I was commissioned to paint six large canvases (250 x 220 cm) of South of France landscapes. After four years, they were installed in a private museum in New York. My career progressed, leading to a exhibition at Frances Roden Fine Art, London.
I regularly exhibit my artwork in galleries and remain engaged as an active contemporary artist.
Inspired by the ever-changing colours and light in my garden, I channel its vibrant energy into my art. I focus not on replicating the garden’s appearance, but on expressing its essence through abstraction, using bold colours and brushwork. Over time, my style has shifted from realism to a more spontaneous and expressive approach, with nature guiding my creative evolution.