Vivienne Light FRSA (arts writer, curator and publisher) writes:
A painter of extraordinary perceptiveness, he enters into the world of his subjects with humanity, insight and imagination. His paintings are marked by a distinctive kind of realism in which the complex structure of the world is reduced yet the emotions are heightened. For him the world is a magical box of possibilities ...
With a strong sense of his own presence in his work, what Bailey gives us is a cornucopia of life, one in which he conveys a deep respect for his subject matter. Being true to himself and his art is for him a matter of conscience. It will keep him exploring humanity for a long time to come and for us will be a continuing source of inspiration and joy.