Artist Statement 

I paint to relieve tension, and to understand it. My acrylic paintings often begin with studies of nature - seeking quiet in plants, birds, fungi, the human form. There is a peace in just sitting with nature that is vital. But we can’t be still all of the time, and inevitably, something pulls on a thread that unravels the thing into something new. My paintings are reworkings of observation augmented by imagination and coming out of the stillness.

Describing the human experience as part of nature is tantamount to my creative process. Through surreal landscape and observation, I enjoy exploring the exchange of influence between people and their environment.

Working in acrylic allows me the freedom to paint quickly, and meet the ebb and flow of ideas. My finished work is often a shadow of the original plan, with many elements spontaneously arising. Some remain visible while others remain hidden under layers of paint.