Dorian Spencer Davies was born in Carmarthen and spent his early years in the small Pembrokeshire village of Angle close to the sea at the mouth of the Milford Haven Waterway.

He attended Dyfed College of Art, now CCTA in Carmarthen, studying Natural History Illustration and at the same time produced his first book based on the Heart of Wales railway line. During the 1980s and 90s, Dorian embarked upon a career working for several well-known London book publishers, eventually being employed by Dorling Kindersley Books as Senior Art Editor for their children's book division. In all, he designed and produced over 40 books for them, including the very successful cross-section books.

During the late 1990s, he returned to Wales in order to devote his time fully to painting again. He started off in Newquay, Ceredigion and now lives and works in Tenby. He is still greatly inspired by the coastline of Pembrokeshire.

"I think growing up in this idyllic, unspoilt relatively remote coastal village may have had a larger influence on my work than I realised. I remember vividly the various boats in the Haven and being fascinated with everything to do with the sea."

Working mostly in watercolour, Dorian has developed a unique style which is instantly recognisable, and very collectable. He uses mostly strong colours, but with a whole range of subtle effects applied which are not immediately obvious. The sun, or perhaps more often the moon is shining on landscapes, buildings, harbours, beaches and boats which are outlined in black.

This exhibition includes more than 50 new paintings, in a range of sizes and prices, and with subjects including Tenby and other parts of Pembrokeshire, a series of 12 paintings of Laugharne (the 'Under Milk Wood' series depicting various haunts of Dylan Thomas) and a new series of acrylic paintings on canvas depicting jaunty boats on moonlit seas.

The exhibition opened at the White Lion Street Gallery in Tenby yesterday (Thursday) with an opportunity to meet Dorian Spencer Davies tomorrow (Saturday) from 2 to 4 pm. It continues until July 28, daily except Wednesdays, from 10 am to 5 pm. Entry is free and everyone is invited.

Further details can be obtained by telephone: 01834 843375 and the entire exhibition can be viewed on the gallery website: http://www.artmatters.org.uk">www.artmatters.org.uk