Process

“Keeping the work fresh & exciting keeps me wanting to get back to the studio!”

I start out by going out in nature and letting go of any preconceived ideas or attachment I might have to a particular result. I do not use a reference to paint from but rather a deep knowing of what ignites passion in me.

I work in multiples, usually a minimum of three to four paintings, depending on the size. I start on one, working on it until I get it to a place that I’m satisfied with then I move onto the next one, and so on. As Nicholas Wilton says, “It’s like raising children—you want to give them each equal attention!”

I find this motion between paintings really helps me stay excited about what’s happening on the canvas. It’s always fresh – one painting may be the product of many sessions – with each new session bringing fresh eyes and new inspiration.

I continue in this manner, becoming more and more discerning about my choices of marks, colours, strokes and texture as the paintings progress to their final completion.