ARTIST STATEMENT

 "I owe my love of art primarily to my Grandmother, who introduced me to the History of Art when I was just six years old and continued to feed my curiosity until my early teenage years.
 
Being inspired is my driving force to paint and I find that there is so much to be inspired by. A movement, be it graceful or awkward, a particular expression on someone’s face, a moment in the day when the air hangs still, a sound, flash of colour, memories.... anything.... can be the starting point of my journey into paint! The inspiration will generally dictate the style of the finished work, be it realistic or abstract.
 

I paint anything that interests me and in whatever medium or style I wish to.
I refuse to be 'pigeon-holed' into a particular medium or style as I let the subject drive the creative process entirely! My process will usually start with sketches, either from life or memory, developing on to the moment of expression in the medium of my choice. That choice will be driven by the feeling or emotion that I wish to convey in the work, hence the process could lead to working in oils, acrylics, watercolour, pastels or mixed media….. It’s the outcome that is so important to me, the process and the medium are simply my most treasured and dynamic travelling companions, accompanying me to my final destination".