"Manchester Evening Fall" Painting

My work reflects personal narratives and universal themes, blending elements that resonate with my own experiences while inviting viewers to connect with their own. Each piece begins as a reflection on moments or emotions from my life, but my goal is not to impose a fixed story. Instead, I aim to capture an essence—a feeling, atmosphere, or memory—that is open to interpretation, allowing others to see themselves within the imagery. Using a mix of graphic, figurative elements and abstract shapes, I balance precise, bold brushstrokes with intentional vagueness. My process often starts with reference images from online sources, magazines, or my photographs, which serve as springboards rather than destinations. Rather than creating a direct likeness, I translate these sources onto canvas or wood panels, reshaping them to convey a more ambiguous, emotional truth. At the heart of my work is a desire to distil each image down to its essential emotional core, revealing what lies beneath the surface. By combining defined forms with abstracted gestures, I create compositions that evoke a sense of introspection, memory, and the unseen facets of everyday moments. Titles may provide subtle hints, suggesting pathways without dictating meaning. They work alongside the imagery, leading the viewer toward an interpretation while leaving space for individual reflection. In this way, my work seeks to evoke a shared connection, inviting viewers to bring their own stories and experiences to the piece, creating a dialogue between artist and viewer that is deeply personal yet widely relatable.