about
I am drawn to observing people in their unguarded, relaxed moments and capturing these moments in oil paint. It is the intimacy of a person’s environment, however ordinary, and a point in time which will never be captured again, that I desire to depict on canvas.
Painting predominantly figurative works in a set environment I am inspired by the great impressionists, following their example of highlighting scenes within everyday modern life as being worthy and important.
I paint in a style I am drawn to that anchors the figure as the main focus within the painting, while simultaneously paring back any surroundings. I resonate with the simplicity this creates. I find I continually, and somewhat unconsciously, resolve paintings in this manner which is very satisfying to me.
I am currently very inspired by mid-century modern colours. I relish in earthy tones of oranges, browns, mustards and greens in oil paint.
I hope to intrigue the viewer to firstly connect with the simplicity of the composition and colour palette to then be drawn in further to the subject and connecting emotion, to find the depth in the painting. The subject’s face is quite often the focus, if not at first then certainly following movement of the eye over the scene in front of them. I like to leave the interpretation and therefore connection between the viewer and the painting.
Please visit the 'Gallery' tab for images of paintings currently for sale and the 'Exhibitions' tab for where my work is currently showing. Keep up to date with new paintings via the Instagram or Facebook links. Please contact for pricing and any purchase, mailing, commission or general enquiries.
