Burning Candles Painting

I grew up in the north of England - even as a child I was always painting and drawing. In my early 20's I decided to leave England and travel South America which ultimately led to me migrating to Australia. All of this travel and diverse influence taught me about different art styles and techniques - somewhere between the travel and moving to Australia, I stopped drawing realistic work and my work became more abstract. When I moved to Melbourne 5 years ago, I invested in a larger set up in my studio and began to paint in acrylics on a larger scale - the comfort of not having to move frequently was what really accelerated my desire to paint. I explore the interplay of nature and the human form in my large, colourful, acrylic paintings. My abstract works often feature multiple figures in varying sizes and levels of detail - creating a sense of movement and complexity. I start with an idea or feeling and let the painting develop as I work, always keeping an eye out for the unexpected and embracing changes during the process. I believe that my works are not just a one-time glance but they are meant to be observed and contemplated over time, my goal is that people can look at my work for a long time and still find new details, new meanings, and new emotions. I am currently accepting commissions - reach out if you have something in mind :)