My painting journey

What I paint today

Everyday things have become a bigger part of my painting: an animal, a sweet treat, a familiar object. I enjoy looking closely and finding colours for the things that make a day feel brighter.

The words below describe an earlier stage of my journey. They are still part of my story.

An earlier note from my studio

Painting is a way for me to feel freer and reconnect with what matters to me.

After a long time feeling distant from myself and from making art, painting became something I needed. It gave me a place to slow down, listen and reconnect with my feelings.

I work mainly in oils. I love the depth of the colours, the feel of the paint and the time it gives me to follow a brushstroke. Drying, layering and returning to a canvas are all part of the process. I work intuitively: colour often comes before shape, and I follow the movement of the brush rather than a fixed plan.

My paintings begin with ordinary experiences: animals, landscapes, natural light, quiet moments and the feelings we share. I don’t always set out to tell a story. These familiar subjects can speak across languages and cultures, leaving room for your own memories and feelings.

I think of each canvas as an open space. I hope it offers a moment to pause, breathe and find something of your own. You might recognise a feeling, a familiar shape or a little comfort. There is no single way to look at it.

I keep my painting deliberately simple. I’m looking for a balance of colour, light and composition that lets emotion come through honestly, without forcing it. Any softness or calm is there for you to discover in your own way.

I keep exploring these ideas through my different series, gradually finding a visual language that feels like me: thoughtful, quiet and full of feeling.