About

I work in both acrylics and oils, building up layers of paint as I work to reveal the complexities of textures and colour. My work starts in the natural environment with loosely sketch my observations, preserving the emotions and movement around me. I then take those impressions into my studio to fully explore and expand those impressions, and begin the process of capturing the scenes onto larger surfaces such as canvas and cradled board.

I feel a powerful connection to the outside world and the ‘language’ of landscape.

This way the landscape holds and conveys the same emotions as we do in our daily lives is the impetus and story behind my work. My paintings reflect and communicate the joy of sun-filled light, as well as the subdued mood of a cloudy day, and the full intensity and drama of our strong emotions as reflected in our changing landscape.

In this way I portray not just the accessible natural beauty of a wild landscape, but also the emotions and the drama of our life experience.