The natural world inspires my work, specifically local flora and fauna and the ever changing seasons.
My current work style is a fusion between semi-abstract and representational, exploring the use of tonal relationships of colour and texture. I enjoy exploring various media in my studio practice – but this time round I am using acrylics. I like the textures and effects that acrylic paint provide and it's also a plus that it dries so quickly!
My fascination for corvids developed during ‘Lockdown’. I enjoy gardening, specifically wildlife-friendly, and soon noticed that the most frequent visitors to the garden and the topped up bird table were a large ‘family’ of jackdaws, who would visit numerous times during the day. Watching them interact with each other became a daily event.
During our regular dog walks, it was exciting to see the large flocks of crows battle the elements as they flew home to roost every evening. Crows and their ‘cousins’ in the corvid family are often regarded as tricksters and thieves and appear in mythology and fables. My work aims to explore and celebrate these enthralling creatures using subtle tonal relationships of colour and texture.
I have exhibited both online and locally in Oxfordshire, specifically at the West Ox Arts gallery in Bampton, where a selection of my prints and card designs are available. Giclee prints and cards are also available via my Etsy shop.