My painting is a response to the beauty I see around me - of particular forms and how they can relate to each other through colour and space. My process begins by finding objects or views that inspire me, be that a stoneware pot in an antiques market, a beautifully shaped lemon or a collection of boats in a harbour. The thoughtful setting up of a still life is an important part of the process as is making the boards on which I paint. I love the effect of painting on cloth, be it panel or canvas and the texture it lends to the painting. Through observational drawing and use of colour, I endeavour to capture the essence of a composition.