Frank initially worked in local government and then commerce before returning to education to be rewarded with a degree in Fine Art. Although now retired from teaching his first teaching experience was gained at Ponthafren’s Art group. His work as an art technician has taken him to the Venice Biennale and to the UK’s leading galleries. He was a school governor before becoming a trustee at Ponthafren.

As a self-employed artist he paints mostly plein air landscapes and one his favourite views is that from the Ponthafren garden. As a keen walker he has walked the Caminos of Spain and Portugal and many Across Wales walks. He enjoys foreign languages and gardening and sings in the Hafren Community Choir.