Torso 4 Drawing

I enjoy looking at the different layers of life and the various threads that weave our stories together. My work, whether it is figurative, abstract or landscape, represents an inner journey, one where we visit and revisit ideas, places and sensations whilst we learn about ourselves and discover deeper connections to the life around us. I have lived in numerous countries and each has left its mark on who I am and how and what I paint. My travels and the cultures in which I've lived have all had an impact, weathering and shaping me and my beliefs and challenging me to discover more about who I really am. This evolution of self forms the core of my art process. The explorer in me is deeply drawn to challenging myself and my use of texture and colour is a way of grounding myself and connecting with the wider world. I am continually looking to evolve my use of form and colour. As I discover and practice new approaches to detach my thoughts from the superficial, new methods of abstraction present themselves and I develop my own techniques to combine media to represent what stirs me emotionally.