Poppies in a Vase Painting

As an artist and admirer of art and beauty, I find inspiration in nature, distant landscapes, flowers, and everyday objects. Working on paper in small and medium formats, I primarily use pastels as a medium that bring a sense of authenticity and vintage charm. Each piece is completed in a single medium, allowing its unique qualities to shine. While I don't mix techniques, I remain open to experimentation if it enhances the work. My pastel works are distinguished by their delicate luminosity and painterly texture. Using dry pastel as both colour and light, it creates atmospheric compositions where every hue breathes on the surface. Rather than blending tones into uniform softness, it allows each layer to remain visible, giving my works a living vibration — a rhythm of subtle strokes and translucent dust. My pastel technique combines impressionistic sensitivity with a contemporary sense of clarity. Backgrounds are never empty; they shimmer with quiet motion, composed of dispersed pigments that evoke the passage of time and air. Balancing a serious, refined aesthetic with a simple, archaic yet contemporary approach, my art avoids mainstream stylization, creating a distinct and timeless presence. Influences include Vincent van Gogh, Édouard Manet, and René Magritte, whose impact is reflected in expressive color use, strong compositions, and subtle surreal elements.