After sketches and photographs I prefer to paint and draw quickly and instinctively. My work is a visual diary - a response to being in the landscape - a personal response to seeing and feeling the effects of the light and weather.
“My work is inspired by the people around me – friends and close family feature predominantly. I never seek to flatter, but rather to unveil hidden narratives and record situations the way I see or recall them, representing a memory, relationship, event, or feeling, making each piece very personal.
These can be single portraits, or scenes featuring groups and gatherings. I sometimes alter narratives by juxtaposing figures together. Primarily it is determined by my perception of different situations. I may choose to produce an image in oils, watercolour or charcoal, as each one has individual qualities, and can express the concept in different ways.”
