Angel Guardian, West Norwood cemetery Painting

I was born to Italian parents who moved to England when I was very young. Both were artistically inclined, my mother being a successful artist and mentor. Landscapes including coastal scenes are my main source of inspiration, sometimes bringing elements of nature back to the studio to turn into still life subjects. I am fascinated by the way light and shadow can play a part in creating an interesting and moody atmosphere, mystery and drama. Sometimes it's the textures and colours in nature that helps to describe a favourite place or the movement of the waves or gnarled branches of a moss and lichen covered oak along a coastal path in Wales. Whatever excites my attention usually involves nature, the elements and my passion for experimenting with my favourite media; oil, pastel, charcoal as well as making original prints especially the drypoint and mezzotint techniques,[which seem to suit my love of drqwing and painting best.]