Painted with expressive, layered brushwork, this collection draws from my travel sketchbooks filled with fleeting impressions of sunlit landscapes and their rich textures. My magpie instincts on full display, my compositions are full of collected patterned textiles, aged heirlooms, and mementos, sparking nostalgia and connections.

Oil paint is a forgiving companion compared to the fickle nature of watercolour. I find painting such a mindful and all-encompassing pursuit that I often lose myself for hours. Joel, bless him, returns home to find a colourful apparition who used to be his wife, having once again forgotten lunch. Ever the gentleman, he quietly makes tea and toast as we settle to admire the day’s creative musings.