For me, painting is a form of play and exploration. It’s a way to tap into my creative spirit and let my imagination run wild. When I’m painting, I’m fully present in the moment, focusing on the brush strokes and the colours on the canvas. It’s a meditative experience, a chance to tune out the noise of the world and connect with my innermost self.

My process is free-flowing and open-ended. I don’t pre-plan my colour palette or create a composition in advance, preferring to react intuitively to what’s already on the surface of the canvas. I think of it as ‘call and response’ in which each move leads to the next, and the next, and the one after that.

I’m constantly on the search for beautiful surprises in my work; those ‘magic moments’ that arise when two colours are placed just so, or the ghostly ‘hard edge’ of a buried shape is allowed to peek through, or a line leads the eye in a new direction.

Bright colours and organic shapes are signature elements of my paintings. I love exploring the interplay between different hues and experimenting with new colour combinations. Organic shapes offer a sense of freedom and spontaneity, allowing me to let my intuition guide me as I create.

Ultimately, painting is about embracing the joy of the creative process. It’s a reminder to stay curious, to stay open to new possibilities, and to always keep exploring.