About

My paintings are a response to my environment; I use memory and direct observation as well as found objects and incorporate various techniques and methods of applying paint to create something wonderful and unique. A continued interest within my work has been an exploration of the relationship between the painting process and capturing something of the persona of a certain environment. This process leads me on a journey of discovery with the paint, the place, or source of inspiration, and the nature of being, and comes to a conclusion when there is a balance of understanding between these elements.



I see my painting as a unifying activity, a process involving experience, reflection, action and calm. These issues are brought to a resolve, and harmony is shown through the marks, colour and space. My focus within this process is to create a layering of paint and imagery in which one loses a sense of self and becomes open, contemplative and responsive to the work.

I hope that my paintings transmit a quality of awareness that is resting, stimulating and revelationary rather than explanatory. This invites the viewer to participate in an intimate way and thus complete the work.