My inspirations

How we individually travel through our lives, the things that trip us up and move us on.  

I want people to feel like they can be transported into my paintings and move around inside them.  They draw you in and force you to create your own journey.  

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The tools I use

Canvas:

All of my canvas is exhibition grade and of beautiful quality, with excellent standard linens. The stretcher bars are kiln-dried, finger-jointed and triple laminated, eliminating the risk of any twisting, warping, expanding or contracting of the wood over time. They are made from 100% PEFC Certified pine.

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Paint:

I paint in oils, with many layers - sometimes up to 25.  This creates the feeling of depth and changes in light which are central to my work.  I also use a lot of impasto, via a range of mediums from beeswax to impasto paste to thick paint.

 

I love to use Sennelier oils, which uses pure pigments that are ground very slowly to an extra-fine consistency. These paints were originally produced for and favoured by the Impressionist painters who frequented the Sennelier store in the 19th century. 

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Application:

I can use anything from hog hair brushes to kitchen towels to fingers for this!  Depends on the effect I want and the way the painting is taking me forward - also what is to hand!

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