Colours, light, texture and luminosity are key components of my still life paintings. There is a nod to the Dutch Old Masters of the 17th century in my work made in 2023, and conversely to the graphic impact of modern posters.

I work from life, and photographs I shoot of flowers growing in gardens (so they can carry on with the good work), and in some instances grow my own plants especially to paint.

I work on panel, normally plywood or recycled wood and canvas.  The impact of the cut flower industry is dawning on me as I make these still lives and I am interested in highlighting seasonal flowers, grown locally as I progress with this body of work.  I hope to share my findings through my paintings, as I learn more about floriculture. 

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Installations

'Somnambulance', Greece, 2023; mixed media on panel, 122.5 x 100cm

'Full Bloom Renaissance', 2023; mixed media on panel, 198 x 100cm

'Amnesia', Lewes & Amsterdam, 2023; mixed media on panel, 122.5 x 100cm

'Planet Plant', 2021; mixed media on panel, 82 x 61.5cm

'163 to 1', 2023; mixed media on panel, 40.5 x 43.5cm

'Solitude', 2023; mixed media on panel, 43.5 x 40.5cm

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