Smaller trial artwork Sometimes an artwork begins long before the final painting reaches the easel. For my latest contemporary swan painting, I decided to take a different approach by creating two versions of the same subject: one small and one much larger. The finished larger artwork My idea was simple. The smaller painting would act as an experiment, allowing me to explore the composition, colours and techniques before committing to the main piece. It's an approach many art

I’m delighted to announce that I will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Odiham Art Group annual Exhibition. Odiham Art Group is a vibrant group of both amateur and professional artists that has been running for about 50 years. For the event, I will be offering a selection of my work at significantly discounted prices. I will also have greeting cards for sale. Why not come along and enjoy the collection of work produced by a group of talented artists. The 2026 exhibition will b

Art has a unique way of connecting people, sparking memories, and brightening everyday spaces. Today, I am pleased to share a special development in my artistic journey. My painting, 'Tuscan Poppies', is now on display at the newly opened Whitewater Place Care Home in Odiham. This opportunity brings my work into a community setting where it can inspire residents, visitors and staff. The Story Behind 'Tuscan Poppies' 'Tuscan Poppies' is a piece I created while studying with th

Most of my art begins with a spark. An idea that inspires me. The idea of this painting came to me after observing images of eyes, reflecting the scenes observed. I imagined a figure from history witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In that moment, everything changes. What she had been taught, what she had read in the Hebrew scriptures, suddenly becomes real. The words of the Prophet Isaiah, written some 700 years earlier, are no longer distant—they are unfolding befor

Why do I paint? What inspires me to pour countless hours into creating art? Quite simply — I love it. Painting takes me to another place where time fades and tea goes cold. I become completely absorbed in the process. Yet sometimes the hardest step is simply to begin. To start painting, I need to know I can set aside a couple of hours — hopefully more. But even more important is inspiration — the spark that ignites creativity. For me, inspiration begins with an idea. It might