In the process of creating a painting I employ two different techniques. I either use brushes to generate a flat painted surface with a keen attention to detail or I utilize painting knives building up a textured surface with expressive strokes.
My inspiration is derived from animals where my intentions are to capture their spirit and unique character traits associated with that particular animal. Also, as I work from photographs I am immortalising a moment from their lives on canvas.
I perceive my artwork as a celebration of nature therefore I use monochrome backgrounds so the viewers attention is not distracted away from the animal depicted. Also, by using bright positive tones I retain a playful and humorous edge to my artwork, which reflects my own personality.
When someone walks away from having viewed one of my works my aim is for them to have had a positive experience and in future pay a little more regard to nature.