Let's Talk Art Blog

With my latest series nearly complete I'm taking some time to look back on this body of work, that began many months ago, to draw out the learnings from, what has been for me, a new and exciting process that has evolved from very experimental beginnings.

Working on the latest piece in my Rekindle Series, I became aware that machine like references were presenting themselves to me and coming to mind as I worked, so I allowed these thoughts and references to settle into the painting and as I worked, I began to ponder why this should be.

As the season is changing, so are things in the studio, with my latest body of work nearing completion. It will soon be time to plant the seeds of some new ideas. It must be all the rain....

Do you avoid using black in your paintings? Or do you wonder if black is the secret missing element in your work? Avoiding black altogether, and following the Impressionists' school of thought (that in nature, all colours are mixed) could be holding you back from creating strong artwork. I'm not a big fan of using pure black paint, though you will find areas in my work that look as if they are pure black, but this is usually an illusion created by the relative colours next t

To be selected as a finalist this year was really an honour, the calibre of work on show was simply stunning and wonderfully diverse, from prints to ceramics, paintings, photographs and sculptures. 'Rustlers' found it's way through the undergrowth to celebrate the biodiversity of our region and wave the flag for our beautiful Blue Tongue lizards, which go quietly about their business without making a fuss, rustling carefully through the leaf litter in the back gardens and bus

I came home from running a workshop last week on a sunny afternoon and was struck by how lovely and inviting my studio looked at the end of the driveway, surrounded by lush greenery, and over hanging trees. The doorway suddenly presented itself as a portal into a world where magical things could happen.