Lines To The Past Painting

Painting a landscape is much more than copying what I see, it is making a connection with the space I am occupying at the time. There is a feeling of privilege sharing these spaces and a respect for my surroundings. The is connection exists between the natural world, wildlife and man-made objects and how they relate to each other. Without respect this connection can become shattered, dry and barren and a ghost of itself. As a result, there is a fine line that exists between pristine beauty and the capability of humans to forever fracture the natural balance. Celebration is what I feel when I survey the landscape. The ever-changing weather patterns display an array of colours - some days there are rainbows across the buildings or amazing clouds that form shapes with which the imagination can play. Buildings become mere shapes or shadows and the environment takes over. My work represents the changing focus of my attention as I am continually challenged by what I see and feel. At times, the feeling goes beyond art where I want to protect and nurture what is out there.